Kasey was an amazing guide through my child's evaluation and ARD process. She listened and shared…read moreher expertise with each concern. I would totally suggest her advocacy for your child.

From the owner: Academic Insights, LLC can help ensure that clients are performing to the best of their potential…read moreby utilizing the current research and tools to provide data on both strengths and areas for growth. We are uniquely qualified to advise stakeholders on how best to utilize evaluation information to tailor best practices for student success. We offer psychoeducational assessments including: Full Individual Evaluations (FIEs), Independent Educational Evaluations (IEEs), Re-evaluations, IQ testing, and Dyslexia/Dysgraphia testing. Kasey has varied experience and can help walk you through most any educational challenge. You can expect a thorough evaluation conducted with empathy and accuracy for you and your child. Examples of services include diagnostic services for dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, gifted/talented, hyperlexia, intellectual disabilities, and learning disabilities. Whether you need a re-evaluation, an initial evaluation, an IQ only, or a specialized battery, expect short wait times and genuine care for each child. Call us today at 713-252-9153 to schedule a free consultation!

I have been working with Christy for 9 months now and I have learned more about how to support my…read moreAutistic nephew Nathan in these past few months, than in the past 20 years he's been alive. Prior to meeting Christy, my family and I didn't feel like we had many resources to depend on. For many years, raising a child with special needs felt like something we just had to figure out on our own. After meeting Christy and telling her about Nathan, we have learned so much about how to actually help him. We have learned how to navigate the school system, how to maximize our resources, how to better communicate with him in a way HE understands, how to handle all his paperwork as he nears adulthood, and so much more. Unlike so many others in the past, Christy has always treated us and Nathan with respect. From the jump she has been very patient with us and has taken the time to guide us step by step through every obstacle. She is passionate about her work, knowledgable about the school and legal system, dedicated to her mission, and wonderfully reliable. If you have any doubt in your mind that you are not doing the best for your child, I highly recommend setting up a meeting with her, even just to talk. She has been nothing but helpful and supportive of my family and we are all super grateful for her work!

My company (EPICompliance) has partnered with Our Little Peace of Mind for several years. I cannot…read morespeak highly enough of their CEO, Christy Pickrell, and her support staff. Absolutely one the most genuine and caring groups of individuals I have ever met. Not to mention their excellent product offerings, from personalized medical binders, guidebooks, and visual aides, all designed to provide insight into the care and needs of an individual that might be unable to speak for themselves. If you are a doctor, teacher, or caregiver of those with Autism, I would highly recommend checking them out. You will not be disappointed!

In the 1st grade, our son was having difficulty. The teacher thought he was possibly dyslexic. She…read morehad the Dyslexic specialist in the public school look at his work. His grades were too high for him to qualify to be tested for services. We decided to have him privately tested April 2012. We had heard excellent things about Effie and the staff at Thinkers. My mom used to work with a Speech Pathologist and she administered testing to children. The testing process was very familiar to her. We were all blown away by how extensive the testing was with Thinkers and how accurate the results were. In one hour, Effie determined that our son was 1 1/2 years ahead in his visual learning and 1 1/2 years behind in his auditory learning. That explained the gap the teachers were seeing at school in 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade with Z's ability to memorize the spelling list but not be able to sound words out. We knew this gap would continue to grow if we did not do something about it. Z began tutoring at Thinkers in June 2012 and continued off and on until March 2014. He completed Interactive Metronome, several lessons in PACE and the first 2 books in Master the Code. We immediately saw results. Not only was his confidence lifted but his reading, reading comprehension and spelling all improved. He is now making all A's in the 4th grade and reading well on his own. Z worked very hard and we have Effie, Debbie and the staff at Thinkers to thank for this success story! We are forever grateful for the time they spent with our son.

From the owner: Are you the parent of a child with developmental delays, dyslexia, autism, or some other issue that…read moreimpedes learning? We are the helping hand that you are looking for! Our specialty is pinpointing the root cause for the lack of classroom success. We then develop a plan to be implemented individually to strengthen cognitive skills, as well as reading, math and writing skills that will lead to academic success. We want your child to become a successful, happy and independent learner.

I began to feel overwhelmed with the SPED program (What are my rights? Does the school have the…read morelegal right to do a, b, c, etc?!). I reached out to Whitley for advice and direction. She explained the law and potential ways of navigating my spot as parent and part of the ARD committee. Going into the yearly ARD meeting, I felt more confident knowing she was there as backup. For the first time, the ARD committee worked to create additional accommodations for my son, rather than going through the motions -- 100% because she was there. I'm definitely going to be using Whitley in the future!

From the owner: Navigating the world of Special Education can be daunting, which is why WE Advocate doesn't want…read moreyou to go through it alone. Partner with someone who has experience in the public school system and expertise in Special Education codes to ensure your child's future. We guide parents through the entire process from requesting evaluations, understanding the formation of an IEP, being an active participant in ARD meetings and everything in-between to safe-guard students' education.