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Judith McCormick, M.S., L.D.
Highest degree
Masters
Area of specialization
Learning Disabilities
Professional Address
1.
The Learning Clinic
18656 Dixie Highway, Ste. 2
Homewood, IL 60430
Phone
708/799-3089
Fax
Email
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Check the experience you have had working with adults:
With limited literacy skills
3
3
With learning difficulties
3
With mental health difficulties
3
In job coaching or any aspect of vocational rehabilitation
Please summarize your experience in each of the checked areas.
Teaching using multi-sensory strategies to improve academic areas. Discussion of learning style and how it affects an
individual's learning. Teaching necessary strategies to be more effective.
2.
3.
Check the specific learning disabilities you have had experience diagnosing.
Reading Disability e.g., Dyslexia
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
3
3
3
Writing Disability e.g. Dysgraphia
3
Math Disability e.g., Dyscalculia
Other (specify)
What is the average length of your evaluation?
9 hours
Would you be willing to charge on a sliding scale?
Yes
Would you be willing to do any pro-bono testing?
4.
What is the approximate fee?
No
3
Yes
3
What assessment instruments do you use?
Weschler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS III/R)
3
$1100.00
No
Woodcock-Johnson/Cognitive (WJ-R/Cognitive)
Stanford-Binet IV
3
Non-Verbal
3
3
Weschler Individual Achievement Test (WIAT)
Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test (PPVT-R)
Woodcock-Johnson/Achievement (WJ-R/Achievement)
Other (Specify)
5.
Have you and/or could you test a bilingual adult?
No
If so, in which language?
What tests would you be prepared to give?
6.
What additional diagnostic, counseling, or support services do you offer? Please list.
Individualized tutoring for learning disabilities. Focus on academics. Use of multi-sensory strategies to enhance learning.
7.
Will the written/oral report of the assessment include specific recommendations for accommodations, an explanation as to why each
accommodation is recommended, and suggestions for additional resources and services?
Yes
Explain:
Diagnostic Evaluations include specific recommendations.
Other relevant information:
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Kim Adamle, Director
Highest degree
Area of specialization
Professional Address
1.
National-Louis University, Center for Learning
2840 Sheridan Rd. - Suite 226
Evanston, IL 60201
Phone
847/475-1100
Fax
847/256-1057
Email
kadamle@nl.edu
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Check the experience you have had working with adults:
With limited literacy skills
With mental health difficulties
3
3
With learning difficulties
In job coaching or any aspect of vocational rehabilitation
Please summarize your experience in each of the checked areas.
2.
3.
Check the specific learning disabilities you have had experience diagnosing.
Reading Disability e.g., Dyslexia
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
3
3
3
Writing Disability e.g. Dysgraphia
Non-Verbal
3
Math Disability e.g., Dyscalculia
Other (specify)
What is the average length of your evaluation?
4 mos.
Would you be willing to charge on a sliding scale?
Yes
3
Would you be willing to do any pro-bono testing?
4.
What assessment instruments do you use?
Weschler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS III/R)
3
What is the approximate fee?
No
Yes
3
$350.00
No
3
Woodcock-Johnson/Cognitive (WJ-R/Cognitive)
3
Stanford-Binet IV
3
Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test (PPVT-R)
3
Weschler Individual Achievement Test (WIAT)
3
Woodcock-Johnson/Achievement (WJ-R/Achievement)
Other (Specify)
5.
Have you and/or could you test a bilingual adult?
If so, in which language?
What tests would you be prepared to give?
6.
What additional diagnostic, counseling, or support services do you offer? Please list.
7.
Will the written/oral report of the assessment include specific recommendations for accommodations, an explanation as to why each
accommodation is recommended, and suggestions for additional resources and services?
Yes
Explain:
Other relevant information:
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Eileen Nelson
Highest degree
Masters
Area of specialization
Professional Address
1.
Eileen Nelson Dyslexia Institute
205 W. Randolph St. – Ste. 1650
Chicago, IL 60606
Phone
312/332-7323
Fax
Email
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Check the experience you have had working with adults:
3 With limited literacy skills
3
312/332-7528
With mental health difficulties
With learning difficulties
3
In job coaching or any aspect of vocational rehabilitation
Please summarize your experience in each of the checked areas.
2.
Check the specific learning disabilities you have had experience diagnosing.
3 Reading Disability e.g., Dyslexia
3 Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
3
3.
Writing Disability e.g. Dysgraphia
Non-Verbal
Math Disability e.g., Dyscalculia
Other (specify)
What is the average length of your evaluation?
1-2 hours
What is the approximate fee?
Would you be willing to charge on a sliding scale?
Yes
3 No
Would you be willing to do any pro-bono testing?
4.
What assessment instruments do you use?
Weschler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS III/R)
3
5.
Yes
3
$25.00
No
Woodcock-Johnson/Cognitive (WJ-R/Cognitive)
Stanford-Binet IV
Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test (PPVT-R)
Weschler Individual Achievement Test (WIAT)
Woodcock-Johnson/Achievement (WJ-R/Achievement)
Other (Specify)
Self-developed Reading Behavior Inventory; Rosenthal Phonics; Rosenthal Comprehension; Dolch Performance Test
Have you and/or could you test a bilingual adult?
If so, in which language?
English
What tests would you be prepared to give?
6.
What additional diagnostic, counseling, or support services do you offer? Please list.
Ad Individualized tutoring (teacher/tutor training)
7.
Will the written/oral report of the assessment include specific recommendations for accommodations, an explanation as to why each
accommodation is recommended, and suggestions for additional resources and services?
Explain:
Other relevant information:
Pros pe ctive Diagnos tic ia ns to Eval uate Adul ts wit h Le arni ng Dis abil it ie s
Title/Name
Josselyn Center
Highest degree
LCSW, LCPC, PsyD, PhD
Area of specialization
Learning Disabilities
Professional Address
1.
Josselyn Center
405 Central Avenue
Northfield, IL 60093
Phone
847/441-5600
Fax
Email
www.josselyn.org
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Check the experience you have had working with adults:
With limited literacy skills
3
3
847/441-7968
With learning difficulties
3
With mental health difficulties
3
In job coaching or any aspect of vocational rehabilitation
Please summarize your experience in each of the checked areas.
Staff at Josselyn includes a trained vocational counselor. We specialize in working with persons who have mental health problems.
2.
3.
Check the specific learning disabilities you have had experience diagnosing.
Reading Disability e.g., Dyslexia
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
3
3
3
Writing Disability e.g. Dysgraphia
3
Non-Verbal
3
Math Disability e.g., Dyscalculia
3
Other (specify)
What is the average length of your evaluation?
1.5 hours
Would you be willing to charge on a sliding scale?
Yes
3
Would you be willing to do any pro-bono testing?
4.
What is the approximate fee?
No
Yes
What assessment instruments do you use?
Weschler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS III/R)
3
We have psychologists on staff who specialize
in treating/testing for LD.
3
$210.00
No
3
Woodcock-Johnson/Cognitive (WJ-R/Cognitive)
3
Stanford-Binet IV
3
Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test (PPVT-R)
3
Weschler Individual Achievement Test (WIAT)
3
Woodcock-Johnson/Achievement (WJ-R/Achievement)
Other (Specify)
5.
Have you and/or could you test a bilingual adult?
No
If so, in which language?
What tests would you be prepared to give?
6.
What additional diagnostic, counseling, or support services do you offer? Please list.
Ad Individual, group, couple and psych therapy. Parent support groups. Psychoeducation. Case management services. Substance abuse counseling.
7.
Will the written/oral report of the assessment include specific recommendations for accommodations, an explanati on as to why each
accommodation is recommended, and suggestions for additional resources and services?
Yes
Explain: Our assessments identify recommendations for treatment. A complete diagnostic is done that includes a mental status and
psychosocial history.
Other relevant information: Our catchment area includes: Banockburn, Deerfield, Glencoe, Glenview, Highland Park, Highwood,
Kenilworth, Lake Forest, Lincolnshire, Northbrook, Northfield, Riverwoods, Wilmette, Winnetka.
Pros pe ctive Diagnos tic ia ns to Eval uate Adul ts wit h Le arni ng Dis abil it ie s
Title/Name
J. Abram Doane
Highest degree
M.A., J.D.
Area of specialization
Learning Disabilities, Law
Professional Address
1.
Northwestern Learning Consultants
3807 W. Morse
Lincolnwood, IL 60712
Phone
847/679-4101
Fax
Email
jadoane@LDdoc.com
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Check the experience you have had working with adults:
With limited literacy skills
3
847/679-4102
With mental health difficulties
With learning difficulties
In job coaching or any aspect of vocational rehabilitation
Please summarize your experience in each of the checked areas.
I am a Ph.D. candidate at Northwestern University and have trained at the NU Adult LD clinic. I have been in private
practice for two years.
2.
3.
Check the specific learning disabilities you have had experience diagnosing.
Reading Disability e.g., Dyslexia
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
3
3
3
Writing Disability e.g. Dysgraphia
3
Non-Verbal
3
Math Disability e.g., Dyscalculia
3
Other (specify)
What is the average length of your evaluation?
7-9 hours
Would you be willing to charge on a sliding scale?
Yes
3
Would you be willing to do any pro-bono testing?
4.
5.
What is the approximate fee?
No
Yes
What assessment instruments do you use?
Weschler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS III/R)
3
Aspergers Syndrome
3
$1600.00
No
3
Woodcock-Johnson/Cognitive (WJ-R/Cognitive)
Stanford-Binet IV
3
Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test (PPVT-R)
3
Weschler Individual Achievement Test (WIAT)
3
Woodcock-Johnson/Achievement (WJ-R/Achievement)
3
Other (Specify)
WRAT, Nelson-Denney Reading Test, TOWL3, DTLAY
Have you and/or could you test a bilingual adult?
No
If so, in which language?
What tests would you be prepared to give?
6.
What additional diagnostic, counseling, or support services do you offer? Please list.
Ad Advocacy services in schools and workplace.
7.
Will the written/oral report of the assessment include specific recommendations for accommodations, an explanation as to why each
accommodation is recommended, and suggestions for additional resources and services?
Explain:
Other relevant information:
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Dr. Deidra G. Roberson
Highest degree &
E.dD.
Area of specialization
Educational Psychology
Professional Address
1.
Posen Elementary School
Office of Student Services
14545 S. California Avenue
Posen, IL 60469
Phone
773/374-9792
Fax
Email
deeidrar2000@msn.net
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Check the experience you have had working with adults:
With limited literacy skills
3
3
773/374-9792
With learning difficulties
3
With mental health difficulties
3
In job coaching or any aspect of vocational rehabilitation
Please summarize your experience in each of the checked areas.
Over the last twenty-six years I have gained experience working with the adult population in the areas of assessment of
processing deficits, cognitive delays, emotional and social problems.
2.
3.
Check the specific learning disabilities you have had experience diagnosing.
Reading Disability e.g., Dyslexia
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
3
3
3
Writing Disability e.g. Dysgraphia
3
Non-Verbal
3
Math Disability e.g., Dyscalculia
3
Other (list)
What is the average length of your evaluation?
@ 4 hours
Would you be willing to charge on a sliding scale?
Yes
3
Would you be willing to do any pro-bono testing?
4.
5.
3
What assessment instruments do you use?
Weschler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS III/R)
3
What is the approximate fee?
No
Yes
$475.00 to $800.00 per assessment
No
3
Woodcock-Johnson/Cognitive (WJ-R/Cognitive)
3
Stanford-Binet IV
3
Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test (PPVT-R)
3
Weschler Individual Achievement Test (WIAT)
3
Woodcock-Johnson/Achievement (WJ-R/Achievement)
3
Other (Specify)
Kaufman Adult Scale of Intelligence, K-BIT, KTEA, Projective Tests (i.e., Rorchach, TAT, HTP, etc.), DAS
Have you and/or could you test a bilingual adult?
No
If so, in which language?
What tests would you be prepared to give?
6.
What additional diagnostic, counseling, or support services do you offer? Please list.
I provide workshops, therapeutic counseling for individuals and groups, and education therapy.
7.
Will the written/oral report of the assessment include specific recommendations for accommodations, an explanation as to why each
accommodation is recommended, and suggestions for additional resources and services?
Yes
Explain: I will provide an in-depth report that details the subject’s specific strengths and weaknesses in cognitive and perceptual
motor areas. The report will also note the level of intellectual functioning, adaptive behavior, and social-emotional
functioning. Specific recommendations that correspond to the diagnosis will also be presented.
Other relevant information: