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I felt lost about how to help my son until we met with Patty. I knew he was smart but he struggled with his school work and making friends. She helped us understand his assessments and show us his potential. I am so grateful for her wisdom and counsel.

Hello Patty, You will be happy to know that [my child's] school... was immediately responsive to the testing report you put together!  They were very impressed with your report and wish they could have a report like that for every kid in school!   We met with them today and they are placing [my child] on an ALP and keeping his IEP, and he will be in the Gifted program at school.  His classroom teacher and special ed teacher are more than willing to make some accommodations that you recommended to help him.  After spring break, we will be meeting with the District’s Twice Exceptional Specialist and the Gifted Specialist for next steps and suggestions.  I was not aware there is a district specialist for twice exceptional students.

We decided to seek Patty's help when our daughter's mis-behavior at school increased in combination with her growing sentiments of, "I hate school."  At home she was also becoming increasingly intense, angry and at the same time very self-critical.  We'd been seeking help from her teacher and friends, but we knew it was time to get some expert advice.  Because Patty spent the extra time getting to know our daughter while doing her assessment, our daughter truly enjoyed her time with Miss Patty.  Our daughter is shy with new people, and it was Patty's warmth and interest that coaxed her out of her shell so Patty could learn more about her. Our first visit with Patty was truly a turning point for our daughter.  Although it is hard to believe, I could see it immediately following our visit.  Somehow, Patty ignited a flame of renewed self confidence in our daughter that continued to grow as we implemented Patty's ideas throughout the following weeks.  Months later, I am happy to say our daughter enjoys school and is one of the best behaved kids in her class. Amazing!

Dear Patty:  I wanted to take a few minutes and express my appreciation for you with this letter. Before I found you and Turning Point Assessment Services, I was a 57 year old man lost in confusion.  I had spent my life running in all directions.  I was frustrated, and thought I was simply a man who would never “get it together”.  I even believed I was less intelligent than my peers. After a divorce, and working in a business I hated, living in a small apartment, and feeling like I'd never accomplish anything of worth with my life, I took it upon myself to find answers. Late one night, I got on the internet and looked for a service, a company that would get to the bottom of things.  A company that would have the expertise and testing, to find the answers.  A company that would discover what makes Dale tick. I found Turning Point Assessment Services. I made an appointment with Patty Martens and the rest is history.  The testing and questions Patty provided did the trick.  It's the first time in all my years that I have a healthy view of myself and my abilities.  All I had to do was take the first step.  Patty was a pro and I'm thankful to her for making herself available.  It's a great service she provides.  I only regret that I didn't seek her help earlier.  Thanks Patty!

Patty Martens showed so much patience and understanding in working with the age needs of our child. He needed to move, she let him. He would go off on a tangent and she would gently refocus him.