ADHD evaluations
Testing for ages 5 through adulthood that tells ADHD apart from learning disorders, anxiety, and other explanations, so the plan that follows fits the real problem.
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Serving Goldsboro and Wayne CountyPsychological evaluations for Goldsboro, NC families
Goldsboro and Wayne County families make the hour-long drive to Anchor EEC in Cary often. Rebecca provides ADHD, dyslexia, and autism evaluations, homeschool and private school testing, and therapy by video or in person.
Worth the Drive
What Wayne County families come to Cary for
Families from Goldsboro come to Anchor EEC on a regular basis. Rebecca trained in school psychology at East Carolina University and spent her public school career in eastern and central North Carolina, so eastern NC families are not new to her. Families make the drive for a full evaluation when a child is struggling and nobody can say why, a second opinion from outside the school system, or homeschool testing done one on one.
Dyslexia and learning disorders
Specific testing for dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia, from early elementary school through adulthood for people who were never identified as children.
Learn moreAutism assessments
Initial evaluations and re-evaluations for ages 4 through adulthood, with a structured diagnostic protocol and close parent involvement throughout.
Learn moreHomeschool achievement testing
North Carolina's required annual achievement test, given one on one with the Woodcock-Johnson Fifth Edition. Ask about testing siblings on the same day.
Learn moreIEP and 504 support
An independent report written with IEP and 504 meetings in mind, plus help preparing for the meeting, whether your child stays in Wayne County or changes schools.
Learn moreTherapy by video or in person
Therapy for children, teens, and young adults through age 22 for anxiety, school stress, self-confidence, and attention-related struggles. Secure video keeps weekly sessions practical from Goldsboro.
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An outside evaluation, planned around an hour's drive
Whether your child attends Wayne County Public Schools, a charter, private, or faith-based school, or learns at home, an independent evaluation gives you a full clinical picture that belongs to your family. Rebecca spent more than 15 years as a school psychologist in North Carolina public schools before opening her practice, so she knows what a school evaluation covers and what it does not.
What independent testing adds
A school evaluation is built to decide whether a student qualifies for special education services, and it runs on the district's timeline. An independent evaluation asks what is actually going on with your child, uses the tests Rebecca judges best for the question, and is written for you first.
You decide who sees the report. When you bring it to an IEP team, federal law requires the team to consider it.
- A second opinion when you disagree with the school team
- A broader battery than eligibility testing usually includes
- A report that goes with your child to a new school
- Support preparing for IEP and 504 meetings
What the drive from Goldsboro looks like
Anchor EEC is about an hour to an hour and fifteen minutes from Goldsboro, mostly on I-42 (US-70) and I-40. Pikeville is about the same, Fremont adds a few minutes, and Mount Olive is a little longer.
The first conversation is a phone call. Rebecca learns what you are seeing and recommends the right evaluation before you commit to a trip. After that, most evaluations take two or three visits: one or two testing sessions and an in-person feedback session where she walks you through the report.
Therapy works differently. Secure video sessions are available for clients located in North Carolina, so a teen or young adult in Wayne County can meet with Rebecca weekly without the drive.
Beyond the School Years
College, ESA+, and adult evaluations for Goldsboro families
Families from Wayne County come to Anchor EEC at every stage, from a first evaluation in elementary school to updated documentation before college.
College transition testing
IEPs and 504 plans do not follow a student to college. Whether a student is headed to Wayne Community College, the University of Mount Olive, ECU, or a school across the state, the disability office will ask for current documentation. Rebecca provides updated evaluations for college accommodations and ACT or SAT accommodation requests.
Learn moreESA+ renewals
Families using North Carolina's ESA+ scholarship need updated documentation of continuing eligibility. Anchor EEC is on the official NCSEAA provider list and accepts ClassWallet payments.
Learn moreAdult evaluations
Evaluations are available for adults too. Parents who recognize their own childhood in their child's struggles, and adults who were never tested in school, can get answers about ADHD, learning disorders, and cognitive concerns.
Learn moreWayne County communities we serve
Families come from Goldsboro and across Wayne County, and families from farther east, including the coast, have made the drive too.
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Common Questions
Questions from Goldsboro families
How far is Anchor EEC from Goldsboro?
Anchor EEC is at 106 New Edition Court, Cary, NC 27511. From Goldsboro, the drive is about an hour to an hour and fifteen minutes, mostly on I-42 (US-70) and I-40. Pikeville is about the same, Fremont adds a few minutes, and from Mount Olive plan on an hour and ten minutes to an hour and a half by way of I-40. The first conversation happens by phone, so nobody makes the drive until there is a plan.
How many trips does an evaluation take from Goldsboro?
Usually two or three. Testing takes one or two sessions depending on the evaluation, and then Rebecca meets with you in person to go through the report and answer questions. Most families have the written report and feedback session within about three to four weeks of testing.
Can Wayne County Public Schools use an evaluation from Anchor EEC?
Yes. Under federal special education law, a school team must consider an outside evaluation that parents bring to them when making decisions about a student. Rebecca spent more than 15 years as a school psychologist in North Carolina public schools, so her reports are written with IEP and 504 meetings in mind.
We are stationed at Seymour Johnson. Does a private evaluation help if we move?
It can. The report belongs to your family and travels with your child, and a public school team in any state must consider an outside evaluation that parents share with them. A detailed report gives the next school a clear starting point. Anchor EEC is private pay and does not bill insurance, including TRICARE; a superbill is available on request if you want to ask your plan about reimbursement, which is not guaranteed.
Is therapy practical if we live in Wayne County?
Yes. Rebecca provides therapy for children, teens, and young adults through age 22. Sessions are held in person in Cary, and secure video sessions are available for clients located in North Carolina, so weekly therapy does not have to mean a weekly two-hour round trip.
Can you test more than one homeschooled child in one visit?
Ask when you call. North Carolina requires an annual nationally standardized achievement test for every homeschool student, and families driving from Wayne County can ask about testing siblings on the same day so one trip covers everyone. Rebecca administers the Woodcock-Johnson Fifth Edition one on one and writes a report for each child.
Schedule an evaluation from Goldsboro
Anchor EEC is at 106 New Edition Court, Cary, NC 27511, about an hour from Goldsboro. Call 919-446-3700 or send a message and Rebecca will talk through what you are seeing before you plan a trip.