Learning Disabilities

As an independent educational consultant, Andrew Bryan gets to know you and your child to best determine and meet your needs.

The assessment process entails more than just the gathering of test scores. Independent educational consultants spend time with both the student and family in order to gain a better understanding of the student's background and general interests. A consultant combines the knowledge gained through personal interviews with information from school transcripts, teacher comments and prior testing to form a complete picture of the student. This individualized approach is crucial to finding the most suitable educational setting.

Andrew Bryan has extensive knowledge of schools and their available support services

As an educational consultant, Andrew visits and evaluates scores of schools and programs each year. Their knowledge of each school's profile, including student-teacher ratio; teacher credentials; availability of learning aids like computers and tape recorders; and various characteristics of the student body, provides you with firsthand information about your options. He also may recommend appropriate academic and vocational alternatives.

Andrew Bryan can help find the placement that will focus on the child's personal strengths to meet their individual challenges.

Andrew Bryan may recommend specialized tests.

To accurately identify your child's individual needs, a consultant may suggest further testing. Andrew has an extensive national referral network of professionals who provide psychoeducational testing services. Andrew works as a team with psychologists and other counseling professionals to understand your child's individual learning style. A thorough and objective assessment provides him with the information necessary to help each student and family formulate a customized educational plan.

Andrew Bryan encourages your child's independence.

Successful independence relies upon each student's ability to identify a specific challenge, develop appropriate compensation strategies, and advocate for him or herself. A critical part of each decision is knowing when to collaborate with a parent or friend, consult with a mentor or follow through independently. Andrew supports students as they seek a variety of opportunities to pursue their interests.

As an independent educational consultant, Andrew Bryan is skilled at matching your child's individual academic profile to a school or program that addresses his or her unique learning style.

Andrew listens to your special concerns, thoroughly investigates the options, and continues to monitor your child's progress to ensure that your child is placed in an academically and socially appropriate learning environment. 

Andrew Bryan is compensated directly by families and does not receive remuneration from schools, programs, facilities, or colleges. An overview of available services
is absolutely free. Services are priced based on an individual's needs. Please call 208-484-5835 for more information:  Through appointments at our office in Boise, Idaho, travel visits to families in their locale, Skype, telephone or by other means, educational consulting services are available worldwide.