Bright kids don’t struggle for no reason.
Dyslexia, reading, math and ADHD evaluations for kids and teens, done by video and written so you know what to do next.
Bright kids don’t struggle for no reason.
Dyslexia, reading, math and ADHD evaluations for kids and teens, done by video and written so you know what to do next.
Dr. Bush is a licensed psychologist who helps families understand why a bright child is struggling at school, and what to do about it.
Dr. Justin Bush, PhD
Dr. Justin Bush, PhD
Evaluations are the focus
Reading, dyslexia, math and ADHD evaluations by secure video, anywhere in Oregon and Washington. Families, districts, attorneys and advocates can all refer. See evaluations and fees.
A diagnosis is only worth having if it changes what happens next.
How remote testing works
Interviews, rating scales and most testing happen by secure video. Your child’s live session stays under two hours. Scoring and report writing happen without them. Families outside Portland and Vancouver get the same evaluation.
Guides for families: a family guide to school evaluations, screening vs. evaluation and what to do after an evaluation.
Resources for parents
Dyslexia & Reading
Fact sheets on dyslexia, reading, and effective instruction (International Dyslexia Association)
- Short, research-based explanations of what dyslexia is, how it is identified, and what actually helps.
- IDA: Dyslexia Fact Sheets
Learning & Attention Differences
Guides on dyslexia, ADHD, dyscalculia, and school supports (Understood)
- Free, plain-language resources for parents on learning and thinking differences, including IEPs and 504 plans.
- Understood: Learning & Thinking Differences
Evaluations, IEPs & Your Rights
How special education evaluation works under IDEA (Center for Parent Information and Resources)
- What an evaluation must include, the timeline a district has to follow, and your right to an independent educational evaluation.
- CPIR: Evaluating Children for Disability
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Evaluations for children and teens across Oregon and Washington
Positive Development, Inc. is the telehealth practice of Dr. Justin Bush, PhD, licensed in Oregon (License 2154) and Washington (License PY61540899). Families across both states are seen by secure, HIPAA-compliant video.
- Psychological Testing & Evaluation — dyslexia and reading, math, ADHD and learning differences. Flat published fees.
- School Support & Academic Success — IEP and 504 planning, Functional Behavioral Assessments, and recommendations written so teachers and IEP teams can actually implement them.
- Professional Consultation — for school districts, attorneys and advocates, pediatric clinics, and healthcare organizations.
- Parent Consultation & Positive Parenting Skills Coaching — practical strategy for parents, often without the child needing to attend.
- Youth Psychotherapy and Sports & Performance Psychology — anxiety, depression, ADHD and executive functioning, school stress, social difficulties, and the mental side of sport and performance, for children and teens. Limited availability.
Why families choose Positive Development
Dr. Bush trained as a school psychologist, and most of his career has been as a pediatric psychologist in clinics and a licensed psychologist in private practice. He isn’t employed by any district, which is why his evaluations are independent. Every report names strengths alongside difficulties. Learn more about Dr. Bush.
Getting started
Email intake@justinbushphd.com with a few sentences about your child. You’ll get a written Good Faith Estimate before anything begins. Evaluations are self-pay (superbill on request). Common questions are on the FAQ page.