At our Northern Virginia office. Families commonly visit us from Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, McLean, Falls Church, Reston, Herndon, Vienna, Ashburn, Leesburg, and Woodbridge; from Washington, DC; and from Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Silver Spring, Rockville, and Potomac, MD.
Serving families across VA, DC & MD
Dyslexia Assessments at MindWell Psychology
Serving families across VA, DC & MD
If reading has become a daily struggle—for your child, your teen, or even you—MindWell provides comprehensive, clinician-led dyslexia evaluations that lead to practical next steps. Based in Northern Virginia, we routinely work with families from Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William, Washington, DC, and Montgomery & Prince George’s Counties, MD.
Why Families in VA, DC & MD Choose MindWell
- Doctoral-level testing only – Evaluations are administered and interpreted by licensed clinical psychologists (PhD/PsyD), not trainees or technicians.
- Whole-child lens – We look beyond reading scores to attention, language, memory, mood, and anxiety—because dyslexia rarely travels alone.
- Actionable results – You leave with a clear diagnosis (when present) and a step-by-step plan for school, home, and treatment.
- School & accommodation expertise – Our reports support IEP/504 planning and standardized-test accommodations when appropriate.
- From testing to help – Access to targeted referrals and in-house supports, including Wilson Reading instruction, speech/OT, and executive-function/ADHD coaching when helpful.
Is It Dyslexia? Common Signs We See
- Mixing up or dropping letters when writing (e.g., “boirn” for born)
- Struggling to recognize common sight words (even “STOP”)
- Learning a new word on one page, then forgetting it on the next
- Guessing words when reading aloud (e.g., saying find for fire)
- Spelling that misses sounds (e.g., tire for tiger)
- Slow, effortful letter naming; reading that lacks fluency and expression
- Slow, effortful letter naming; reading that lacks fluency and expression
Early detection matters. The sooner we understand the pattern, the sooner the right instruction can begin.
What Our Dyslexia Evaluation Includes
We tailor the battery to the individual, using nationally normed, standardized measures plus behavioral observations.
Core domains we assess:
- Reading & Writing Skills: decoding (timed/untimed), fluency, comprehension, written expression, spelling
- Phonological Processing: phonemic awareness, sound–symbol integration, rapid automatic naming
- Orthographic & Visual-Motor Skills: how the brain processes written words and letter patterns
- Cognitive Profile: IQ, working memory, processing speed, language, and information processing
- Subtyping & Differential Diagnosis: distinguishing phonological vs. orthographic dyslexia and ruling out look-alikes (attention, anxiety, language, vision-motor issues)
We also use visual profiling tools to clearly map strengths and gaps across reading, writing, and processing—so your plan targets what matters most.
Your Path With MindWell
- Intake & Planning – We listen to your history, school feedback, and goals; we design the right test battery.
- 1:1 Evaluation – A doctoral-level psychologist conducts all testing; no hand-offs.
- Analysis That Connects the Dots – We integrate data with real-time observations to explain why a score is low (attention? memory? anxiety?).
- Results & Roadmap Session – Clear findings, diagnosis (when present), and a written report you can use at school and home.
- Implementation Support – Referrals to structured, research-based reading instruction (Wilson Reading; structured literacy), accommodation guidance, and coordination with your school team. Therapy and executive-function/ADHD coaching are available in-house when helpful.
After the Evaluation: What Happens Next
A great assessment should make your next steps obvious. Your MindWell plan may include:
- Structured, systematic, sequential reading instruction (multi-sensory, phonologically based)
- In-house Wilson Reading instruction (1:1 sessions tailored to phonological awareness and fluency)
- Specialist referrals when appropriate (reading specialists, speech-language, occupational therapy)
- School accommodations (when warranted) and support for IEP/504 planning
- Examples of accommodations we often document: extended time, reduced-distraction setting, text-to-speech/audiobooks, reduced copying, alternative response formats, note-taking support, and spelling supports
- Compensatory tools (e.g., keyboarding strategies when dysgraphia co-occurs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Because attention, anxiety, sleep, or language challenges can mimic or magnify reading issues, our evaluations are comprehensive. This ensures the plan fits the whole learner.
Our reports include the data and rationale that schools and testing agencies look for when considering support and extended time.
Ready to Get Answers?
Whether you’re seeing early warning signs or years of frustration, MindWell can help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
Call: (703) 378-7998
Email: contact@mindwell.us