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Carol Walnum
Educational Services


Helping parents obtain assessment, create possibilities


Tel: 503-287-1526
www.helpingkidslearn.org

E-mail:carolwalnum@hevanet.com

Advocacy, Learning and Educational Services in Oregon

With a background in counseling psychology, coaching, training, and negotiation skills, Carol provides the following in Oregon:

K-12 children and young adults:

  • Counseling and consultation for parents of children or adolescents with suspected or diagnosed AD/HD and ADD
  • Strong success with counseling and coaching youth diagnosed with AD/HD, ADD
  • Parental consultation for school selection in Oregon and out-of-state
  • Referrals to licensed tutors, reading specialists, occupational therapists to further support children's learning needs
  • IEP and 504 Plan Development for children and youth with diverse learning challenges
  • Interventions
  • Curriculum Development
  • Strong Team Facilitation Skills With Teachers, Specialists and Administrative Leaders
  • Neuropsychological (testing and assessment) referral
  • Processing, cognitive skills, reading and spelling training (phoenemic awareness-based reading) to increase learning skills needed by learners in all K-12 children age groups.
  • Strong success with AD/HD, ADD and Dyslexia challenged children in skill building and raising learning confidence.
  • Recognized for ability to bring parents and school groups together; to provide emotional counsel to parents; and to lift children's spirits and skills for confident, independent learning.
  • Reasonable rates.

College-bound Young Adults:

  • Assessment referral (Neuropsychological, including AD/HD and ADD assessment)
  • Accomodation assistance for learning and professional environments
  • Counseling and coaching for learning disabilities, AD/HD and ADD management, and conditions associated with LD issues, such as depression and anxiety.
  • Coaching for study skills, organization, and follow up on assignments

You are encouraged to call or email Carol to arrange an initial discussion and to explore your child or grandchild's interests and issues.

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