Testimonials

Adrienne Alexander

I came to Dr. ABA with a unique issue. My daughter was identified as a gifted and talented student in elementary school, but still found many challenges in the school environment. She was often disengaged with her peers in the classroom and struggled with behavioral issues associated with trying to fit in. Dr. ABA counseled me on how to partner with my daughter’s teacher and guidance counselor to help her work through socializing in the classroom and building relationships with her peers. We also worked to identify extracurricular activities that provided an opportunity for my daughter to experience successes that would build her self-confidence.

Later in middle school, my daughter had become quite the social butterfly and developed several meaningful friendships; however she then began to experience more challenges with her schoolwork. When I tried to help her with her homework it seemed like the clash of the Titans. Dr. ABA helped me understand that my daughter and I have very different learning styles and while I was trying to help her with her homework we were speaking different languages. This was further complicated by increased stress that is natural with adolescence. With Dr. ABA’s help, we identified the learning strategies that work best for my daughter and helped her learn to manage stress.

Now my daughter is entering her senior year in a highly-competitive science and technology high school. She participates in a number of clubs and organizations at her school while maintaining a 3.7 GPA including a number of advanced placement courses and is excited about her prospects for college. Thanks Dr. ABA!!

Adrienne Alexander

Caren Johnson

My daughter was struggling in her second grade class and her teacher seemed not to know how to help her. Dr. Barrens-Alexander helped me to understand how to relate to the teacher. By the end of the school year, the teacher and I were able to communicate and work together to help my daughter excel. Dr. Barrens-Alexander gave me study materials to work with my daughter, she reviewed my daughter’s test scores and offered me guidance on how to instruct my child in reading and math.

In fourth grade, my daughter experienced another year of struggling in the classroom. Once again, Dr. Barrens-Alexander provided me with direction through parent teacher conferences and gave me tools to use to help my daughter achieve success. Year after year Dr. Barrens-Alexander has guided and supported me in educating my daughter. With her help, my child has been listed on the honor roll with a 3.2 grade point average. She has achieved high honors since first grade and she is now on her way to middle school.

Marcella

Besides having a precious heart and spirit, Dr. Barrens-Alexander is an education realist, and those are hard to come by. I solicited Dr. Barrens-Alexander’s advice when my son was about to start kindergarten. Prior to that he had been in private pre-school, so the world of public education (outside of my own in another state) was new to me. Layered on top of it being new territory, I was faced with the “reputation” associated with PG County Schools, that being if you live in PG County and care about your child’s education, you send them to private school. Having received part of my education through private school (in another state), this was not as foreign to me and made it somewhat easy for me to blindly opt for that route, and accepting the financial responsibilities that would come with that choice. However, I mentioned my issues to Dr. Barrens-Alexander, and she reminded me to be realistic.

The Crosby Family

Angela Barren was truly a godsend for our family. She is very passionate and dedicated to helping change the lives of children for the better. Prior to meeting Angela, our son was suffering terribly. He was easily frustrated and unwilling to do homework or even try in class, his confidence was nonexistent, and his grades suffered. When anyone tried to help him, he became more frustrated and impatient with us - and himself. He was on the edge of failure and about to give up on himself. In fact, if it were not for her guidance, our son would have been placed in special education classes. Instead, he's now an Honor Roll Student and boasting confidence! We could never have achieved this without her help.

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Adrienne Alexander

Caren Johnson

Marcella

The Crosby Family

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