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“Alison was integral to my adjustment and success in the transition to high school. Not only did she help me with my work, but she gave me the skills I need to formulate plans and organize my workload on my own." ~11th grader, Northside College Prep

"We have been working with Alison on a weekly basis for 2.5 years. She has exponentially improved our child's abilities, attitude, self-confidence and grades.  She helped him understand and annihilate his debilitating procrastination. She is not only highly effective, she truly cares. There is no question in my mind that my son's success and self-esteem as a student is largely thanks to his work with Alison."  - Parent of 11th grade student at Latin School of Chicago 

Alison has been nothing short of a miracle for our family. She combines the emotional insight you find a favorite therapist with the expertise of an academic tutor, all while being an authority in executive functioning. Alison's ability to tap into adolescent motivations as well as cognitive aspects of learning have transformed the way my daughter approaches not only her schoolwork and SAT/ACT prep, but life's challenges overall. We can't express enough gratitude for the incredible growth we've seen in our daughter, both academically and personally. Alison is more than an executive functioning specialist; she's a life-changer."  - Parent of 10th grade student at Lycée Francais de Chicago 

"My daughter (high school sophomore) has been working with Alison for over two years now and I see the results. With Alison's coaching, my daughter has developed skills that help her not only plan out her homework but efficiently prepare for exams. She is better positioned to advocate for herself with teachers and Alison has helped normalize doing so. Finally, as a parent, Alison has helped me understand what is reasonable to expect from teachers and partnered with me on developing language and strategy when parent intervention is warranted." -Parent of 10th grade student at Beacon Academy, Evanston

Alison is very friendly and easy to get along with, even when I'm stressed. Her help with everything from essays to math to studying for the ACT has been extremely helpful. Before Alison, I didn't really understand how to study, but she made a light go off. I realized that with the right strategies, I can be an amazing student. 10th grade student at Lycee Francais de Chicago 

Alison worked with my son as he transitioned into his freshman year of college. With a focus on aiding high-functioning autistic individuals, she brought an empathetic and tailored approach to honing organizational skills and time management. My son genuinely appreciated her methods and guidance. She seemed to strike the right balance between structure and flexibility, understanding the unique challenges he faced while adapting to college demands. Her expertise in executive functioning not only helped my son improve his organizational skills but also instilled a newfound sense of confidence in managing his time effectively. I'm thrilled with the progress my son made under her guidance, and I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone seeking similar support.- Parent of college freshman @ Northwestern University

Thank you, you are the best. You saved me from failing 8th grade. 8th grade student at Oscar Mayer Magnet School