Dyscalculia · High School

Dyscalculia in High School

In high school, reading volume, timed tests, and college prep raise the demands. Undiagnosed dyslexia can quietly cap a capable student — and an evaluation opens the door to answers and accommodations.

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what to look for

What to look for in high school

  • Algebra concepts that stay confusing despite tutoring and genuine effort
  • Difficulty holding multi-step procedures in mind during timed tests
  • Relying heavily on a calculator for operations peers do mentally
  • Math requirements becoming a barrier to graduation plans or college applications
  • Strong reading and verbal ability alongside persistent math difficulty
  • Significant anxiety before math tests that undermines actual performance

When a strong student has one subject that never improves, the pattern itself is informative.

Why this stage matters

Why this stage matters

In high school, reading volume, timed testing, and college prep raise the demands significantly. Undiagnosed dyslexia can quietly limit a capable student's performance and confidence. An evaluation provides answers — and the documentation often needed for accommodations like extended time on tests and standardized exams.


More than a MAth test

What a dyscalculia evaluation looks at

The evaluation clarifies the profile behind the struggle and provides documentation to support school and testing accommodations.

Reading & decoding Phonological processing Reading fluency Reading comprehension Language Spelling & writing Memory Attention Executive functioning Processing speed

Every evaluation is individualized based on your child’s history, concerns, and profile — never a one-size-fits-all package.

The process

How the evaluation works

1

Consultation

We discuss concerns, history, and the questions you want answered.

2

Records review

We review school reports, records, and previous testing.

3

Testing

Two to three in-person testing sessions, about two hours each.

4

Interpretation

Dr. Duhning integrates and synthesizes the data.

5

Report

We meet virtually to review the findings, recommendations, and written report.

6

Roadmap

You leave knowing what your child needs and what to do next.

High School · Dyscalculia

Is math standing between a capable student and their plans?

An evaluation provides clarity and the documentation needed for accommodations.

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