Dyslexia & Reading Evaluations
Specialized assessment of phonological processing, reading fluency, decoding, and written language to determine whether dyslexia or a related reading difficulty is present.
Wondering whether your child's reading struggles are dyslexia?
Start with a brief conversation. I'll listen to your concerns and help you understand whether a specialized reading evaluation makes sense.
Request a Dyslexia EvaluationCalifornia Licensed Educational Psychologist · Practicing since 1999
What Parents Say
"He took the time to truly understand my son's unique strengths and challenges... and provided recommendations that were meaningful and focused on my son's educational needs."
— Nora R.
"He obviously put a great deal of thought, planning and research into the sessions he had with us and especially with our son... He is truly invested in the wellbeing of our son."
— Elizabeth Y.
"He has been a great support in analyzing my son's IEP assessment... although my native language is Spanish, he was able to guide me without any problem."
— Johana C.
Personal Guidance at Every Step
You'll work directly with Dennis throughout the process—from the first conversation through the evaluation and review of results. He takes time to understand your concerns, explain findings clearly, answer questions, and turn the results into practical next steps.
What Parents Say
I highly recommend Dennis! He was incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and thorough throughout the entire independent educational evaluation (IEE) process. He took the time to truly understand my son's unique strengths and challenges, and his evaluation was comprehensive, thoughtful, and well-supported. What I appreciated most was that Dennis was patient, compassionate, and made me feel heard as a parent. He carefully explained his findings, answered all of my questions, and provided recommendations that were meaningful and focused on my son's educational needs. It is clear that he genuinely cares about helping students receive the support they need to succeed.
Excerpt from a full review
— Nora R.
Dennis has a manner and personality that are friendly, professional, and knowledgeable about his field and beyond it. He obviously put a great deal of thought, planning and research into the sessions he had with us and especially with our son. He provided us useful resources and thoughtful recommendations that would be valuable for our son's academic and personal development… He is truly invested in the wellbeing of our son, which we are deeply grateful for!
— Elizabeth Y.
I highly recommend psychologist Saller, as he has been a great support in analyzing my son's IEP assessment. He is a highly qualified professional, and although my native language is Spanish, he was able to guide me without any problem. Thank you very much!
Excerpt from a full review
Quiero recomendar ampliamente al Psicólogo Saller, ya que ha sido un gran apoyo en el análisis de la evaluación del IEP de mi hijo, es un profesional muy capacitado; y aunque mi idioma es el Español, pudo orientarme sin ningún problema. Muchas gracias!
— Johana C.
About Your Evaluator
Dennis Saller
Licensed Educational Psychologist (LEP, PPS)
Dennis Saller is a California Licensed Educational Psychologist with more than 25 years of experience in psychoeducational assessment, literacy intervention, and learning disability evaluation. He has completed more than 1,500 evaluations for children and adults across California and brings a direct, practical approach to helping families understand a student's learning profile and determine meaningful next steps.
Referral Concerns
Common Reasons Families Seek a Reading Evaluation
Difficulty Decoding & Sounding Out Words
Struggles with phonics, blending sounds, or reading unfamiliar words—even after explicit instruction.
Slow or Effortful Reading
Reading is labored, slow, or requires so much effort that comprehension suffers.
Spelling & Written Expression
Persistent difficulty with spelling, writing mechanics, or getting ideas on paper despite effort.
Family History of Reading Difficulties
A parent or sibling with known reading challenges—dyslexia has a strong hereditary component.
The Value of Assessment
What a Comprehensive Evaluation Can Clarify
A specialized reading evaluation goes beyond a single screening tool. It examines the underlying processing skills that support—or interfere with—reading, writing, and spelling.
Whether dyslexia or a phonological processing difficulty is present
How reading, decoding, fluency, and spelling are each contributing to the challenge
Which evidence-based reading approaches and interventions may help
Whether school accommodations or specialized instruction is warranted
Getting Started
How It Works
Free Initial Consultation
A brief conversation to understand your concerns, answer questions, and determine whether an evaluation makes sense for your situation.
Individualized Evaluation
A comprehensive, individually administered assessment tailored to presenting concerns and referral questions.
Review of Findings & Recommendations
A thorough written report and a meeting to walk through the results, explain what they mean in plain language, and discuss practical next steps.
Ready to Get Clearer Answers?
Start with a brief conversation. No commitment required—just a chance to talk about what you're seeing and whether an evaluation makes sense.
Request a Dyslexia EvaluationCalifornia Licensed Educational Psychologist · Practicing since 1999