"Working with Dr. Eber has been a game changer for our family. We are now two years into working with her, and we are true believers. When I was a kid, you were either an 'organized' person or not. But, research shows that these skills CAN BE TAUGHT! Indeed, we have seen substantial changes in our kid in terms of organization, longer term thinking, fighting procrastination, and goal setting. We truly feel like Dr. Eber 'gets' our kid and adapts her weekly sessions to meet him where he is. She has a non-judgmental approach with kids that is so refreshing (her background as a teacher is evident, as she is a very patient person). You never feel like Dr. Eber is 'talking at you.' Rather, it feels like a joint brainstorming session where she provides concrete tools, feedback, and plans that our kid can put to use immediately. Her session notes that follow each session are extremely comprehensive. I always review them closely to learn more about my kid and how to support him, but also to bring Dr. Eber's advice into my own daily routines. I have recommended Building Savvy Learners to countless families and will continue to do so."

"ADHD has huge components related to emotional regulation. Having our son (rising 6th grader) work with BSL not only taught him organizational skills, but also how to think through his big feelings. He’s gone from being a super sensitive kid to one who can let things slide off his back. He’s gained so much self confidence in the last year, and it’s all about understanding how he works as an individual. Dr. Eber is helping him reach his potential and discover how special his ‘neuro-spicy’ brain is!"

"When my daughter began meeting with Alison, she was stressed, failing classes, behind on assignments, disorganized, struggling with self-confidence, and everything I said or did only seemed to make it worse. Fast forward 2 years and her grades are miles from where they began, she's learned invaluable skills to help her navigate the road ahead, and most importantly (to me) she feels capable of managing challenges and reaching out to teachers on her own. She's headed to college this fall and I expect Alison will still be there every now and then to support her as she adjusts. Our family is so grateful for all she's done!"

"We came to Dr Alison because our son, who has ADHD, was struggling with executive functioning skills and the resulting anxiety around his school work, and we felt this would increase as he entered middle school. We had gone through a few tutors who didn't work out well because they were not patient enough to work through my son's anxiety. Alison has been absolutely fantastic in meeting our son where he is and patiently coaching him in how to develop new skills. She's come to every session so well prepared - having read through the school newsletter, our son's Google Classroom, and our son's school email (with our permission). As a working household, she's a much needed third set of eyes on what's happening in his classes and her input has been invaluable. Thanks to Alison, we had a very good 6th grade year and have set up some important foundations we'll continue to work on together in 7th grade."

"My daughter loves the work she does with Alison. She says, 'Everyone needs a coach!' Executive function coaching has empowered my daughter and son to work WITH their ADHD so that everything doesn’t have to be so hard. Instead of willing themselves through challenges, they use tools strategically and feel more competent. Alison is changing these kids’ lives, giving them the knowledge and skills they need at an early age and sparing them from the frustration of working AGAINST their brains."

"Alison has been a guide for my kids in learning what works for them. She has been working with my 8th and 11th grader, and the 11th grader especially sees her as a trusted friend who is helping him out. It has been great having an outside adult as an additional accountability partner."

"We came down to the last six weeks of my son's HS junior year last year, and it sure didn't seem like he was going to be able to pull it off. Thanks to local referrals, we got connected to Dr. Alison Eber, and she totally helped him turn it around. I highly recommend her!"

"Alison has been instrumental in supporting my high school junior through this challenging, busy year. She has worked with him to teach him how to organize his schedule and time and how to prioritize his schoolwork and other tasks based on due dates, importance, and workload. It sounds simple, but it's not always, and Alison has a way of connecting and working through problems with him in a way that lets him take a step back to see the big picture and feel less overwhelmed with all he has to do. We are so glad to be able to continue working with her again in the fall for his senior year."