Testing

1. Language Skills Evaluations (LSEs) are offered at all MDI centers.  Although this evaluation does not result in an official diagnosis of dyslexia, it will determine whether there are indications of dyslexia and whether specialized remedial reading instruction is appropriate.  Results also help guide the instructional process.
2. Neuropsychological Evaluations (Neuropsych) for dyslexia, ADHD, and other learning disorders are conducted by a licensed medical professional. This type of evaluation can result in an official DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) diagnosis, which is necessary when you are trying to qualify for services at school or at work.

LSE Tests

• Language Skills Evaluation, Report Included – $650
  This is a comprehensive evaluation that assess reading, writing, and comprehension in various ways. It is intended for struggling readers who have not yet been tested for dyslexia. This evaluation determines whether there are indications of dyslexia and whether specialized remedial reading, writing, or math instruction is appropriate.
• Modified Language Skills Evaluation – $250 – $450
  This is a condensed version of the Language Skills Evaluation intended for indivudals who have already been identified as having dyslexia. The evaluation determines the student’s current level of skills in reading, writing, and comprehension. It helps identify the current needs of the student and provides insight into developing a specialized remedial reading instruction plan for the student.
• Pathways and Achieve! Screening – ages 5-8 (Kindergarten-2nd Gr.) – $150
  A special language skills evaluation that assesses phonemic awareness skills and pre-reading skills for young children, K-2. The examiner is looking for possible dyslexic tendencies during the evaluation and reports these findings in a written report.  The results also be used to group students and/or plan instruction.

Neuropsych Tests

• Neuropsychological Evaluation – $1975 – $3350  (Price includes $300 required intake interview​)
  This type of evaluation can result in an official diagnosis. An official DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) diagnosis is necessary when you are trying to qualify for services at school or at work. 

Insurance companies may cover some or all of the cost of neuropsychological testing only.  You will need the following codes when you contact your insurance company:

• Intake Interview – 90791 or 96116
• Specific Learning Disability with Impairment in Reading (Developmental Dyslexia) or ADHD – 96132, 96133, 96136, 96137.
• Possible Diagnostic Codes using the ICD-10-CM standards:
  • Specific Learning Disability with Impairment in Reading (Developmental Dyslexia) – F81.0
  • ADHD – F90.0
  • Specific Learning Disorder with Impairment in Written Expression – F81.81
  • Specific Learning Disorder with Impairment in Mathematics – F81.2