Guidebook offers advice on testing for learning disability, developmental delay.

2004 AUG 5 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Child psychologists Ellen B. Braaten, PhD, and Gretchen Felopulos, PhD, recently published an informative guidebook called Straight Talk about Psychological Testing for Kids for parents who are concerned that their children may have a learning disability or developmental delay.

"Nearly one in five children receive some form of psychological, academic or intelligence testing each year," said Braaten. "Every day thousands of parents are confronting the possibility that their child might have a learning disability or developmental delay.

"Not knowing what to do, what might happen and where to seek help can add stress to the situation. Our book helps parents decide what to do, when to do it and what to expect."

Figuring out what is "wrong" might involve a testing evaluation to assess behavioral and social skills, language development, motor skills, intelligence, attention, memory and learning skills.

Results of these tests can diagnose learning problems or conditions like autism, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or giftedness. Braaten and Felopulos offer the following tips for concerned parents.

1. Follow Your Intuition

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