Psychologist Katy Genseke of Riverside Insights emphasizes that relying solely on academic tests can obscure the true causes of a student's struggles, underscoring the need for a deep understanding of cognitive processes to accurately identify learning differences. Genseke advocates for early and repeated cognitive screening in schools, starting in kindergarten or first grade and continuing every two years through elementary school. She stresses that understanding a student's cognitive processes enables educators to tailor interventions more effectively and avoid misidentifying learning challenges as disabilities.