Private Dyslexia Evaluations in Northwest Arkansas:

In-Person Dyslexia Testing for Children and Adults

Evaluations include:

  • A full history review and intake consultation

  • Standardized assessments across reading, spelling, phonological awareness, memory, and processing

  • Strengths-based observations and narrative analysis

  • A written diagnostic report and meeting

Comprehensive dyslexia evaluations are tailored to each person’s unique learning profile. VMA’s diagnostic process is evidence-based, legally defensible, and grounded in best practices.

Evaluations are conducted by Megan Cawlfield, MS CCC-SLP, Certified Structured Literacy Dyslexia Interventionist.

  • Comprehensive. Reliable. Trusted.
    Evaluations built to meet both educational and legal standards

    Each evaluation goes beyond the diagnosis, offering clear guidance for next steps so families fully understand both the results and the path forward.

    Unlike standard assessments, this process includes advocacy and interpretation support—critical services schools often overlook but that are essential for lasting progress.

    • Pre-evaluation intake call

    • Background review and parent questionnaire

    • Standardized testing in phonological awareness, rapid naming, memory, decoding, spelling, fluency, and comprehension

    • Strengths-focused language and narrative analysis

    • Written diagnostic report with findings and recommendations

    • Follow-up consultation to review results and plan next steps

    1. Contact: info@virtualmilestoneacademy.com

    2. A 15-minute intake call is scheduled

    3. Onboarding forms and a testing date are provided

    4. Assessment completed virtually or in person in Northwest Arkansas

    5. Report delivered and reviewed in a final parent meeting

    Most families receive their final report within 7–10 business days of testing.

    • Evaluations are aligned with both Arkansas dyslexia law and federal IDEA criteria.

    • Evaluations are authored by a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (MS CCC-SLP) with advanced certification in Structured Literacy (C-SLDI)

    • While schools are not legally required to accept private evaluations, many do when reports are comprehensive, clearly written, and supported by strong credentials.

    • Evaluations model language families can use when submitting reports to school teams to request services or accommodations

  • School screenings are brief and not diagnostic. They may identify risk but do not explain why a child is struggling.

    A comprehensive evaluation:

    • Pinpoints the root cause of reading and spelling difficulties

    • Measures key literacy skills: decoding, phonemic awareness, spelling, fluency, and comprehension

    • Provides a written diagnosis (when appropriate) and a clear plan for next steps

    This process goes far beyond a simple screening — it delivers answers, clarity, and a real path forward.

  • Evaluations can include clear guidance on how results connect to school services and how to use the report for advocacy.

    Support offered:

    • Suggested school language for submitting the report

    • Ready-to-use email templates

    • Optional parent coaching sessions and IEP preparation

    Unlike clinics that stop at testing, this process is designed to help families achieve real results within the school system.

  • Timeline and Turnaround:

    • Intake begins within 3–5 business days of initial contact

    • Testing dates usually available within 2–3 weeks, depending on needs

    • Reports delivered within 7–10 business days after testing

    • Parent consultation scheduled promptly once results are ready

    This streamlined process provides answers quickly while maintaining accuracy and care.

  • Evaluation Tiers

    Tier 1: Clarity Evaluation – $1,200

    • Goal: Confirm or rule out dyslexia

    • Time: 2–4 hours

    • Includes: Intake, targeted testing, brief summary, 30-min parent call

    • Best for quick answers without a full report

    Tier 2: Comprehensive Evaluation – $1,850

    • Goal: Full diagnosis with school-ready report

    • Time: 4–6 hours (1–2 sessions)

    • Includes: Intake, full testing (cognitive, language, reading, writing, attention), formal diagnosis if applicable, detailed report, 1-hr parent meeting, school recommendations

    • Best for IEPs, 504 Plans, or private school planning

    Tier 3: Advocacy Evaluation – $2,150

    • Goal: Diagnosis + advocacy support

    • Time: 6–7 hours

    • Includes: Everything in Tier 2 plus customized school/IEP language, advocacy letter, 1-hr follow-up for IEP/504 support

    • Best for families needing both clarity and advocacy

    Tier 4: Out-of-State Evaluation – $14,500

    • Goal: Full evaluation + advocacy delivered outside Arkansas

    • Time: 8–12 hours (1–2 days)

    • Prep: 6 weeks advance scheduling, 4 weeks of virtual prep (paperwork review, virtual observation, input meetings)

    • Includes: Licensing, travel/lodging, extended family/school collaboration, follow-up consultation

    • Best for families wanting the complete process brought to them

    Additional Info: Payment plans available. Families often find these evaluations more detailed, faster, and more supportive than large clinics.