Dyslexia Testing in Kentucky for Kids and Adults
If you or your child struggles with reading, spelling, or understanding written language, guessing is not a plan. A comprehensive evaluation clarifies whether dyslexia is present and points toward the support that actually helps.
Who This Assessment Is For
Dyslexia testing at Kentucky Services is available starting at age 5, with two evaluation paths depending on age and clinical need.
What's Included: Age 5 and Up
Clinical Interview - An initial appointment with a clinician to gather developmental, academic, and learning history.
Preliminary Assessments - KBIT-2R (Kaufman Brief Intelligence Test) and the Creyos Dyslexia Protocol.
Vineland Assessment - Completed with a caregiver or client; if the client is under 18, a Teacher Vineland form is also completed.
Test of Dyslexia (TOD) - Administered in two parts across two in-person sessions.
Diagnostic Review & Feedback - A qualified provider reviews all assessment data, renders a diagnosis, and provides recommendations and next steps.
What's Included: Age 6 and Up (Dyslexia Plus ADHD Evaluation)
For clients age 6 and older, we also offer a combined evaluation that layers an ADHD assessment on top of the standard dyslexia protocol:
Clinical Interview covering developmental, academic, and learning history.
Preliminary Assessments - KBIT-2R, Creyos ADHD and Dyslexia Protocol, and age-appropriate ADHD rating scales (Conners-4 for children and adolescents, or CAARS-2 for adults).
Vineland Assessment, with a Teacher Vineland form for clients under 18.
Test of Dyslexia (TOD), administered across two in-person sessions.
Diagnostic Review & Feedback with a qualified provider.
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Cost and Insurance for Dyslexia Testing
Kentucky Medicaid: Covers 100% of the cost.
Commercial Insurance: $1,500, plus the cost of your copay per visit.
Private Pay: $1,900 total.
This fee is separate from any office visit copay your insurance plan requires.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Start with a clinical interview at our Lexington or Danville office. From there, your clinician will schedule the preliminary testing and the two in-person Test of Dyslexia sessions needed to complete the evaluation.
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Yes. Kentucky Medicaid covers the full evaluation, including the clinical interview, preliminary assessments, and both Test of Dyslexia sessions.
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Yes. Testing is available for anyone age 5 and up, including adults who were never formally evaluated as children.
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Because the Test of Dyslexia requires two separate in-person sessions, plus a clinical interview and a feedback appointment, the full process typically spans a few weeks from start to finish.
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The age 5+ path focuses specifically on dyslexia and related learning differences. The age 6+ path adds a full ADHD evaluation, which is useful when attention difficulties are also a concern alongside reading and language challenges.
Evaluation Cost and Payment Options
Kentucky Medicaid: Covers 100% of the cost
Commercial Insurance: $1500 plus the cost of your copay per visit
Private Pay Rate: $1900 total fee
PLEASE NOTE: The assessment fee is separate from office visit copays. All commercial insurance clients are responsible for any rates required by their insurance for provider appointments.