As a member of WHO (Washington Homeschool Organization), Dr. Smith is knowledgeable about the homeschool community in this state, the variety of educational philosophies to which  families adhere, and educational curriculum and instruction.  For such families, KinderMinds provides the following services:

1.  Consulting:  It is not uncommon for some Home Educators to have a child who seems to learn "differently" from his/her siblings, one who is struggling to acquire academic skills despite creative teaching and good curricula.  Often, these parents are keenly aware of their child's struggles, but they find it difficult to locate the needed professional resources.  Dr. Smith will meet with parents to discuss educational planning and instruction.

2.  Assessment: When a child is struggling to learn, a Learning Disability Assessment or Reading Assessment may be helpful to pinpoint the nature of the child's challenges.  The recommendations will be specific to the homeschool educational program.  For further information, please visit the "Assessments" section.