We are parents too so we understand your challenges. We specialize in helping you help your child. Our services identify your child’s strengths and weaknesses and aim to pinpoint what’s interfering to give you a clear understanding and specific recommendations to best help your child. We can direct bill Step-Up for you if you already have FL Step-Up scholarships.
Jim Forgan, Ph.D., Diplomate of the American Board of School Neuropsychology
Dr. Jim Forgan is a licensed school psychologist in Jupiter, Florida which is in Palm Beach County, Florida. Dr. Forgan specializes in helping parents help children. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of School Neuropsychology and a Barton certified dyslexia testing specialist.
He is also a tenured special education professor at Florida Atlantic University where he conducts research and instructs teachers how to assess and teach students with various learning or social disorders. This keeps him on the cutting edge of knowing the best treatments and tools to help children and parents.
Dr. Forgan has written more than nine books that are published by national publishers and in bookstores including Parent’s Quick Start Guide to Dyslexia, Parent’s Quick Start Guide to Autism, Raising Girls with ADHD, The ADHD Empowerment Guide, and The Impulsive, Disorganized Child: Solutions for Parenting Kids with Executive Functioning Difficulties.
In his private practice he specializes in evaluating children for dyslexia, reading problems, dyscalculia (math problems), dysgraphia (writing problems), ADHD/ ADD, processing problems, learning issues, and social-emotional disorders such as anxiety, depression, opposition, autism/Asperger’s, etc. Dr. Forgan uses a strength based approach to identifying the child’s strengths as well as needs. Many times school personnel and others overlook the child’s strengths and tend to focus on the negative problems. Focusing only on negative attributes can damage self-esteem. Kids need to know their natural talents and strengths.
Dr. Forgan evaluates children age 6 through college age adults. You will find Dr. Forgan’s recommendations regarding your child useful and extensive. His reports focus on understandable terms and specific recommendations matched to your child. He believes in making information practical and applicable.
Dr. Forgan graduated with his Ph.D. from the University of Miami and is a certified dyslexia testing specialist and recommended by Susan Barton, an international expert on dyslexia and creator of the Barton Reading and Spelling System. He evaluates students for dyslexia using a unique battery of tests. Dyslexia is something that psychologists in most public schools do not test for. Dr. Forgan has the ideal background for evaluating and helping students in pre-k through college because he started his career as a special education teacher. His evaluation recommendations are based on years of working with students in the classroom. Prior to earning his Ph.D. from the University of Miami, Dr. Forgan was a teacher of students with learning disabilities and emotional disorders. He knows firsthand how to help struggling learners! Call (561) 625 4125 to discuss how he can help you and your child.
Emily Forgan, Ed.S., Diplomate of the American Board of School Neuropsychology
Emily Forgan is a school neuropsychologist and Diplomate of the American Board of School Neuropsychology. She graduated from Florida State University. While attending FSU, Emily worked as an evaluator at the Adult Learning Evaluation Center where she tested college students and adults for ADHD, learning disabilities, depression, anxiety, and more. Emily worked as a school psychologist for the School District of Palm Beach County. She specialized in assessment and the process that public schools must follow in order for a student to be eligible for a 504 Accommodation Plan or Individual Education Plan (IEP).
In private practice she uses a school neuropsychology approach to test students for giftedness, ADHD, dyslexia, anxiety, depression, and other learning disabilities. She often tests high school and college students who may need accommodations on the SAT, ACT, or GRE. In her free time enjoys spending time with her husband, children, dog and volunteering in children’s ministry.
Kathryn Picano-Morton, Ed.S., Nationally Certified School Psychologist
Kathryn is a licensed and nationally certified school psychologist. She earned her Educational Specialist and Master’s degrees from Florida State University and Bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida. Kathryn has worked as a school psychologist for Martin County School District and is currently an adjunct instructor for Concordia University’s College of Education graduate program teaching trauma and resiliency in educational settings. She has experience working with individuals with cognitive and developmental delays, autism, specific learning disabilities, giftedness, and other varying exceptionalities from Pre-K through college. Kathryn conducts evaluations to determine educational needs, learning characteristics, and behavioral needs relevant to educational planning. Additionally, she consults related to Exceptional Student Educational services and eligibility requirements, Individualized Education Plans, Section 504 eligibility requirements and accommodation plans.
Megan Weiss, Ed.S., Diplomate of the American Board of School Neuropsychology
Megan is a Diplomate of the American Board of School Neuropsychology and nationally certified school psychologist. She previously worked several years in the Palm Beach County school system. She graduated from Florida State University (FSU) with her bachelors degree in psychology and education and a certificate in developmental disabilities. Megan continued her education at Florida State and graduated with her Masters and Specialists degrees in school psychology. While attending FSU, Megan worked as an evaluator at the Adult Learning Evaluation Center (ALEC) and assessed college students and adults for learning disabilities, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and more. Megan has extensive experience working with children of all ages and ability levels. She works with children with ADHD, autism, behavioral disorders, learning disabilities, and cognitive delays. She has detailed knowledge of the process that the public schools use to evaluate and find children eligible for a 504 Plan or an Individual Education Plan (IEP). In her free time, Megan is a mom of twins, loves to read, go to the beach, and spend time with her dog and husband.
Alice Lemond, Ed.S., Nationally Certified School Psychologist
Alice LeMond has been a School Psychologist within Florida Public Schools for the past 23 years serving students of all ages while working in five different counties across the state. She is both certified and licensed by the State of Florida as a School Psychologist. She studied at Florida State University and the University of Central Florida where she received her Educational Specialist Degree in School Psychology. She has also raised two young men who are currently in college studying Aerospace Engineering and Computer Sciences. She is an advocate for children and families. She applies her training and experience to help students succeed academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally. As an experienced school psychologist within the schools, she is extremely knowledgeable in the evaluation of all disabilities and exceptionalities, ESE policy and procedure, intervention, 504 accommodations, and positive behavioral supports.
Maegan Mooney, Ed.S., Nationally Certified School Psychologist
Maegan Mooney is a licensed and nationally certified school psychologist. She earned her Educational Specialist and Master’s degrees from the College of Saint Rose in Albany, New York and her Bachelor’s degree from SUNY Plattsburgh. Maegan has experience working with children and adolescents from all ability levels in both New York and Florida. She is well versed in providing quality psycho educational evaluations while fostering a positive, motivating, trusting environment that is encouraging and supportive for all learners. She is also highly trained in providing counseling and consultation services to support students and families working through a variety of needs (Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Grief, Trauma, Substance Abuse etc.). In her free time, Maegan enjoys practicing self-care by keeping a gratitude journal, spending time with her husband, two kids, her dog Ginger, and going to the beach.
Chase Burkart, Ed.S., Nationally Certified School Psychologist
Chase Burkart is a Nationally Certified School Psychologist living in Jupiter, Florida. I spent much of my early years in the Midwest, as I grew up in Illinois, and attended Grand Valley State University (Grand Rapids, MI) to compete for their Track and Field program, Rugby team, and attain my Bachelor’s of Science in Psychologist and Criminal Justice. After attaining my undergraduate degree, I attended the University of Denver (Denver, CO), where I earned my Ed.S in Child and Family School Psychologist. After finishing my coursework in Denver, I returned to the Midwest to complete my full-time internship at Fruitport Community Schools in west Michigan. Once becoming a Nationally Certified School Psychologist, I was hired as a school psychologist in Greenville County Schools (Greenville, SC), where I supported student growth, interventions, behavioral analysis, and psycho-educational evaluation. After one year in Greenville, my wife and I obtained employment opportunities on the Treasure Coast, which brought us to southeast Florida. I am currently a school psychologist part of Martin County Schools, where I conduct psycho-educational evaluations, behavior support, and consultation of student concerns.
Outside of work, I am blessed by my lovely and hardworking wife, as well as my two beautiful dogs. I enjoy an active lifestyle of fitness, outdoor activities, and practicing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. I have a passion for philosophy, psychology, history, understanding how technology impacts human development, and all things American Football. My small family and I have enjoyed the food and scenery of southeast Florida.
Michelle Gonzalez, M.S., School Psychologist
Michelle is a licensed and certified school psychologist in the state of Florida who has worked in the field for the past 19 years. She is also certified in the state of New York and California. Michelle grew up in Queens, NY and obtained her Master’s degree at Long Island University. She has been working for Martin County School District for over 6 years. Prior to that, Michelle has worked for school districts in CA, SC, Miami, and United Cerebral Palsy serving students with varying needs/disabilities. She is knowledgeable in Exceptional Student Education (ESE) policies and procedures. She considers her greatest role is in advocating for the needs of all children.
Allison Hahn, B.S., Office Manager
Allison is our amazing office manager and a Jupiter native. She graduated from FAU with her bachelors degree in psychology and she is so grateful to work in a field and place where she can help others. When she is not at the office she adores being a dog mom and spending time with family and friends.