Resources for Learning Disabilities & ADHD
What is a Learning Disability & ADHD
Learning Disabilities and ADHD are a group of neurologically based difficulties that negatively impact a student’s ability to demonstrate specific academic skills. In the educational setting, these disabilities may interfere with speaking, listening, reading, writing, spelling, or computation. Such difficulties are not a reflection on a student’s overall intellectual ability.
Documentation for Learning Disabilities & ADHD
If you are not sure you have the documentation you need or do not have documentation at all, you are welcome to either:
- View the DRS documentation guidelines for a learning disability
- Contact drsintake@uw.edu
These options can help to determine what documentation for your disability you can provide.
Obtaining a Learning Disability & ADHD Assessment
In response to student requests, we have developed the following list of community resources. Please refer to the DRS website for a copy of the Documentation Guidelines for Learning Disabilities.
Resource List of Learning Disabilities & ADHD Diagnosticians
The following list features psychologists and agencies with licensed psychologists qualified to diagnose learning disabilities & ADHD.
- It is not all inclusive and does not reflect all of the qualified diagnosticians in the area. For a greater selection of licensed psychologists in the area, refer to “Psychologists” in the yellow pages. Many list themselves as licensed. You will still need to ask them if they do learning disabilities assessments for adults.
- Please note that these resources are not affiliated or sponsored by UW DRS. The University of Washington (UW) does not recommend or endorse specific diagnosticians.
- Some providers may offer low fee evaluations or payment arrangements based on need. Please inquire with individual providers.
On-Campus Resources
- Antioch Community Counseling and Psychology Clinic, Seattle (206)268-4840
- UW DRS is a site option when working with Antioch
- UW Learn Clinic, Seattle (206) 543-6511
Additional Resources
Learning Disabilities Association of Washington (LDAWA): Resources for Adults with Learning Disabilities and Attention Deficit Disorder, (425) 882-0820
CHADD: Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
National Center for Learning Disabilities
