Assessment for Learning Enhancement

Nancy R Bryant, PhD, Licensed Psychologist
Testing for Learning Disability, Dyslexia, & ADHD
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        I will be starting college soon, but am afraid my ADHD will get in my way...

        I'm in college, and am feeling overwhelmed by the amount of work...

        I WAS in college, but earned poor grades... how can I continue my education?

        I am an adult considering a return to college, but I had trouble with school work as a child...



If any of these stories sound familiar, a College Success Assessment may be the answer!  


First, if you KNOW you  have (or your son of daughter has) a known learning disability or ADHD, it is very wise to have an updated assessment BEFORE beginning college, and if possible, before attempting college entrance examinations, such as the SAT or ACT.  Students with known learning challenges should BEGIN college with appropriate support, in the form of accommodations, tutoring, etc.  A good assessment can help prevent problems and ensure success.

Next, if you (or your young adult son or daughter) tried college already, and it didn't go well, please know your situation is not unique:  It is not at all uncommon for students with subtle learning problems to earn acceptable or even strong grades during high school, but still have trouble with the harder material, tougher competition, and higher expectations of college.   Poor grades can be very discouraging, and leave adult students feeling very unsure about their options for the future.  But it's not a "dead end" -- it is very possible to re-enter college and succeed, with the access to appropriate support and improved self-knowledge a good assessment can provide.

If you are an adult who had issues with learning as a child, you may be quite reasonably concerned that these same issues will cause you trouble again, if you try to go back to school.  But knowing what the underlying issues are and how they are likely to affect you in college can help prevent these problems.  
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In short,  knowledge is powerful!   Understanding the nature and source of any learning challenges allows adult learners to plan their college experiences -- and future careers -- so as to minimize the impact of their difficulties.   

College assessments involve a thorough review of academic history and current circumstances, along with testing to describe the student's strengths and any areas of challenge.  A final session in which test results are thoroughly explained to the student and recommendations are made about classroom and testing accommodations, study strategies, and positive self care in the college setting is included as a key component of the evaluation.  
COVID-19 Special Information:  Dr. Bryant is again seeing adults, adolescents, and middle school-aged children for in-office assessments.  Testing in person remains the most reliable method of assessment.  Disclosure sessions can occur via Doxy.Me, a secure, HIPAA-compliant online system.  However, at this time, due to waiting area limitations and social distancing requirements, Dr. Bryant is not currently seeing elementary school children aged 10 or under.  As further information becomes available about risk of infection and the course of the disease in Oregon, however, any or all of this may change.  SAFETY FOR ALL IS THE PRIORITY.

Thank you for your patience in this unprecedented time!!  STAY SAFE, STAY WELL!!!


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