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 Sanford and Lee CountyPsychological evaluations for Sanford, NC families
Sanford families come to Anchor EEC in Cary regularly, 30 to 45 minutes up US-1. Rebecca provides ADHD, dyslexia, and autism evaluations, homeschool and private school testing, and therapy for children, teens, and young adults, in person or by secure video.
A Short Drive North
What Sanford families come to Cary for
Families from Sanford and Lee County come to Anchor EEC regularly. The drive is short enough that an evaluation fits into a normal school week, and short enough that weekly therapy in person is a real option, not just a video fallback.
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, with a written report for each child.
Learn morePrivate school evaluations
Private and faith-based schools do not run special education evaluations the way public schools do. Rebecca evaluates the student and gives the school specific accommodation recommendations it can put in place.
Learn moreTherapy in person or by video
Therapy for children, teens, and young adults through age 22 for anxiety, school stress, self-confidence, and attention-related struggles. From Sanford, many families choose weekly sessions in person.
Learn more Lee County Families
An independent evaluation, a short drive up US-1
Whether your child attends Lee County 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
- Recommendations a private school can put in place
- Support preparing for IEP and 504 meetings
What the drive from Sanford looks like
Anchor EEC is typically 30 to 45 minutes from Sanford, almost all of it on US-1 north. Broadway is about the same, and Tramway and Lemon Springs add a few minutes.
The first conversation is a phone call. Rebecca learns what you are seeing and recommends the right evaluation before you commit to a visit. 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.
For therapy, the drive is short enough that many families come in person each week. Secure video sessions are available for clients located in North Carolina when that is easier.
Beyond the School Years
College, ESA+, and adult evaluations for Sanford families
Families from Lee 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 Central Carolina Community College, Campbell University, 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 moreLee County communities we serve
Families come from Sanford and the surrounding communities across Lee County.
Sanford Broadway Tramway Lemon Springs Cumnock
Common Questions
Questions from Sanford families
How far is Anchor EEC from Sanford?
Anchor EEC is at 106 New Edition Court, Cary, NC 27511. From Sanford, the drive is typically 30 to 45 minutes, almost all of it on US-1 north. Broadway is about the same, and Tramway and Lemon Springs add a few minutes.
Can my child have therapy in person if we live in Sanford?
Yes. Rebecca provides therapy for children, teens, and young adults through age 22, in person in Cary. At 30 to 45 minutes each way, many Sanford families find weekly in-person sessions workable. Secure video sessions are also available for clients located in North Carolina for weeks when the drive does not fit.
Can Lee County 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.
How many visits does an evaluation take?
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. The first conversation is a phone call, so nothing requires a trip until testing day.
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 can ask about testing siblings on the same day. Rebecca administers the Woodcock-Johnson Fifth Edition one on one and writes a report for each child.
Do you evaluate adults from Sanford?
Yes. Evaluations are available from childhood through adulthood. Adults who were never tested in school, college students who need current documentation, and parents who see their own history in their child can get answers about ADHD, learning disorders, and cognitive concerns.
Schedule an evaluation from Sanford
Anchor EEC is at 106 New Edition Court, Cary, NC 27511, 30 to 45 minutes from Sanford. Call 919-446-3700 or send a message and Rebecca will talk through what you are seeing and recommend the right next step.