The HELP Center offers a full battery of comprehensive psycho-educational testing to help identify a Specific Learning Disability (S.L.D.) and/or attention issues. We can help to determine the nature of the deficits, how they affect learning and what types of instructional methods might be most effective for the student. The team of experts at the HELP Center can identify a S.L.D. and/or attention issues in individuals from 6 years of age to adults.

Contact Diagnostics:
Cindy Clay, M.A.
304-696-6473

Key Benefits to Diagnostic Assessments:
Determine cognitive potential
Identification of Specific Learning Disabilities
Assessment of attention, concentration, hyperactivity, and impulsivity
Provide recommendations and strategies
Counsel and guidance provided for parents and/or guardians
Identify academic strengths and weaknesses

A full assessment battery is customized for each individual client, and may take from five hours to two full days of evaluation. Standardized tests that assess academic achievement, language skills, perception, intelligence, and cognitive functioning are used, as well as interviews, observations, and history to determine an individual student’s specific difficulties.

Student receives one-on-one guidance from a HELP Program advisor
Find new ways to learn

Following the testing procedures a conference is scheduled to discuss the written evaluation and assist the student and his or her parents and/or guardians to understand its findings. The written evaluation typically encompasses the student’s cognitive and academic strengths, as well as possible limitations. Guidance and recommendations are provided concerning ways to optimize academic potential, such as community services, informative literature, educational accommodations and academic resources. Our assessment professionals will offer commentary and conclusions.

HELP Center director, Hillary Adams works with a student at Marshall University
Finances

Diagnostic Services Fees

Full Battery (Achievement, IQ, & ADHD)     $950
Full Battery for MU Student/Staff              $750
ADHD Evaluation only                      $700
ADHD Evaluation for MU Student/Staff      $550
Intelligence (IQ) Evaluation only             $400
Achievement Evaluation only                 $300

HELP Diagnostic Scholarship

Diagnostic scholarships are available through the Marshall University HELP Program. To qualify for a HELP Program Diagnostic Scholarship, individuals must schedule their testing with the Marshall HELP Program Diagnostician Coordinator and submit the $100 deposit to the HELP Program Business Manager as well as complete a scholarship application.

Applicants must also be in “good standing” with the HELP Program, meaning any prior bills have been paid or put on a payment plan with our Business Manager. Upon submission, the HELP Program Team will review your application and email you regarding award decisions as soon as possible.

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