Diagnostics - Groves Academy

DIAGNOSTIC ASSESSMENTS

The Diagnostic Center provides assessment services to all Groves Academy students as well as to children and adults from the Twin Cities metro area and beyond. Referrals to the Diagnostic Center come from physicians, schools, other professionals and parents. Many families are referred to Groves by friends who have used these services.

While Groves Academy is dedicated to children with learning disabilities and other learning needs, the Diagnostic Center is not limited in its scope only to those with a suspected or diagnosed learning disability. It is the goal of the diagnostic team to assist parents, schools and other professionals or agencies in determining each person’s educational, social or emotional needs.

The Groves Diagnostic Center is staffed by two licensed psychologists who have training in school psychology and learning disabilities.

The battery of tests administered is based on the results of a personal interview and the individual’s particular situation and needs. The goals of the test battery are to determine such factors as ability, present level of achievement, strengths and weaknesses, and social/ emotional factors; and to make recommendations that address needs in these areas. The battery of tests may include:

¶ Tests of cognitive ability

¶ Achievement tests

¶ In-depth diagnostic reading assessments

¶ Tests of phonological processing

¶ Tests of language processing

¶ Attention deficit disorder screening

¶ Assessment of social/emotional development

¶ Executive functioning tests

¶ Post-secondary planning

The results of the diagnostic assessment are reviewed at a follow-up conference with parents and the psychologist. Both the follow-up conference and the written report include recommendations. A school/agency follow-up conference is available upon request.

The cost of a full assessment is approximately $1280. For more information, please call Ruth Luffey at Groves Academy, 952-920-6377.