58 GoodLifeFamilyMag.com SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER 2017 EVALUATIONS AND ACADEMIC PLANNING Many students struggle with learning and never understand why. Determining why a student has difficulty learning is imperative in solving the problem. A full psychoeducational evaluation can answer many of these questions and be the first step to determine which of the cognitive processing areas is impeding the student’s ability to learn. Tierney McClellan Thompson, Ph.D., can help determine what accommodations and strategies might improve the situation and help the student reach their true potential. Real answers with real solutions can help improve academic performance which improves self-esteem. EVALUATIONS AND ACADEMIC PLANNING Many students struggle with learning and never understand why. Determining why a student has difficulty learning is imperative in solving the problem. A full psychoeducational evaluation can answer many of these questions and be the first step to determine which of the cognitive processing areas is impeding the student’s ability to learn. Tierney McClellan Thompson, Ph.D., can help determine what accommodations and strategies might improve the situation and help the student reach their true potential. Real answers with real solutions can help improve academic performance which improves self-esteem. ABOUT US Tierney McClellan Thompson, Ph.D., has worked with students with specific learning disabilities and ADHD for 20 years. She earned her undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University and her Masters and Ph.D. from the University of North Texas. Since then she has been teaching, tutoring, and evaluating students from ages 3 to 25. Her passion has been helping student learn how to learn. She has evaluated more than 700 students and helped families determine how to help their students. She is dedicated to empowering students to reach their true potential. If you are interested in having your child evaluated or have questions regarding the evaluation please call (214) 394-0929 or visit thompsondiagnostics.com 1701 Capital Avenue Plano, Texas 75074 Many students struggle with learning and never understand why. A full psychoeducational evaluation can answer many of these questions and be the first step in helping your child reach their learning potential. Tierney McClellan Thompson, Ph.D., has the experience and qualifications to determine if your child has a learning disability.