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A Path to Understanding: Inside Evaluations at Springer
Featuring insights from Bradley Paramore, Springer Diagnostic Psychologist
When a child is struggling in school, or even when something just doesn’t feel quite right, families are often left searching for answers. At Springer Diagnostic Center, comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations are designed meet this moment, uncovering answers to how a child learns best and providing a clear, supportive path forward.
At the heart of this process is a team of experienced professionals, including Bradley Paramore, a diagnostic psychologist whose work is grounded in both deep expertise and a genuine passion for helping students thrive.
Meet Bradley: Experience, Leadership, and Advocacy
Bradley brings a wealth of experience to his work at Springer. Before joining the team, he spent 10 years as a school psychologist, including serving as a lead psychologist in a large district in southwestern Ohio. In that role, he helped develop systems to better support students, focusing on proactive interventions and best practices in evaluation.
Beyond his work with students and families, Bradley is also deeply involved in the broader field of school psychology:
- Ohio Delegate to the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)
- Board member and former President of the Ohio School Psychologists Association (OSPA)
- Contributor to statewide initiatives, including Ohio’s social-emotional learning standards
- Participant in statewide efforts around behavioral health, wellness, and school safety
Through these roles, Bradley helps shape best practices, advocate for students, and ensure that both state and national efforts remain aligned with what children truly need to succeed.
The Mission-Driven Difference
What makes evaluations at Springer truly unique is the mission behind them.
Here, the focus is clear: helping students with ADHD and learning differences thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Every member of the team, from psychologists to educators to support staff, works together toward that shared goal.
For families, that means entering a process where they are not alone, but part of a collaborative team dedicated to their child’s success.
What Is a Comprehensive Evaluation?
A comprehensive psychoeducational evaluation is designed to provide a full picture of how a student learns.
At Springer, that means going far beyond a single test. “We cast a wide net to really capture everything that might be going on,” Bradley explains. Evaluations may include:
- Cognitive (IQ) assessments
- Academic testing in reading, writing, and math
- Memory and learning evaluations
- Attention and executive functioning measures
- Input from parents, teachers, and related service providers
This “wide net” approach ensures that nothing important is missed and that recommendations are tailored to the student’s unique profile.
For families, the result is not just a report, but a roadmap.
A Thoughtful, Student-Centered Experience
One of the biggest misconceptions about evaluations is that they feel like long, stressful testing sessions. At Springer, the experience is intentionally different.
“We start our focus on building rapport with the student,” Bradley shares. “We want to make it a comfortable, good experience.” Students engage in a variety of activities - some academic, some hands-on - designed to explore how they think and learn.
“It’s not just a test like they might take in school,” he explains. “We’re going to do a variety of engaging tasks that really dive deep into how they’re learning.”
With built-in breaks and a supportive environment, students are able to show their true abilities.
A Strengths-Based Approach to Understanding Students
One of the most important things that sets Springer’s evaluations apart is the focus on the whole child - not just areas of difficulty, but areas of strength.
“I think education in general can be too deficit-based,” Bradley explains. “We spend a lot of time focusing on deficits… and not enough time focusing on their strengths.”
At Springer, that narrative shifts. Rather than asking only, “Where is this student struggling?” the evaluation process also asks, “What does this student do well - and how can we build from there?”
Whether a student is a strong visual learner, an auditory thinker, or excels in problem-solving, those strengths become a powerful foundation for growth. This balanced perspective not only informs recommendations but also helps students begin to understand themselves in a more positive, empowering way.
From Answers to Action
One of the most meaningful parts of the evaluation process is what happens after the testing is complete. For many students, receiving an evaluation can be a turning point. What once felt confusing or isolating begins to make sense. Students learn that their challenges are not a reflection of their potential, but rather an opportunity to approach learning differently.
At Springer, collaboration is key. Recommendations are designed to be practical, actionable, and relevant to both school and home environments. “You don’t want to just have a report that will sit on the shelf and look nice,” Bradley says. “You want to create a profile for the student that can be mobilized to support them.”
Families often come in feeling uncertain or overwhelmed. By the end of the process, many leave with clarity, direction, and renewed hope.
Considering an Evaluation?
If you’re wondering whether an evaluation might be helpful for your child, you’re not alone - and there is no downside to seeking more information.
As Bradley reassures families, “There aren’t really risks… you will just get a broader understanding of how your student is functioning, and some practical ways they can be supported.”
And often, that understanding is the first step toward something powerful: a clearer path forward.
