Meet the Psychologist

Dr. Jeffrey P. Fry is a Licensed Psychologist who has been providing neuropsychological and school psychological services in the Rogue Valley for the past decade and within numerous school districts across the country for over 27 years while maintaining a private practice. Dr. Fry specializes in the evaluation and treatment of neurodevelopmental conditions throughout the lifespan (e.g., autism spectrum, ADHD, communication disorders, motor disorders, learning disorders, Intellectual Disability, etc). In addition to providing support to persons with disabilities, he is a strong advocate for comprehensive mental health treatment for children and families. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Oregon Psychological Association (OPA) and has been a speaker at OPA’s recent annual Fall conferences on neuropsychological/psychological assessment of autism spectrum disorder, and is delighted to be presenting two courses for the Spring 2024 conference. He is an active member of OPA and the American Psychological Association (APA).

Qualifications

Licensure/Certifications

Licensed Psychologist (OR #3208)

Licensed School Psychologist (OR #376412)

Nationally Certified School Psychologist (#37067)

Specialized Clinical Training

Internship and Residency Emphasis on Neuropsychological Assessment
Comprehensive Autism Assessment Training Program by Psychologists at Univ. Colorado Health Sciences JFK Partners

Areas of Expertise

Professional Organizations

Assessment and Treatment of Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Bipolar and Depressive Disorders

Autism Spectrum Disorder in Women and Girls

Traumatic Brain Injury

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Member American Psychological Association (APA)

Member Oregon Psychological Association (OPA)

OPA Board of Directors

Recent Presentations

Academic Degrees

Ph.D. Educational Psychology

Ed.S. School Psychology

M.A.T. Secondary Education

B.A. Foreign Language/Psychology

Experience

2023 OPA Fall Conference - "Best Practices in ASD Evaluations"

2024 OPA Spring Conference - "Autism Assessment and the Neurodiversity Paradigm"

2024 OPA Spring Conference - "Ethics of Assessment"

School Psychologist Public Schools

Private Practice

Teacher

Adjunct Faculty Univ. of Memphis

Alena Houghton, M.A. Assessment Technician

Alena is the owner of Southern Oregon EmpowerED, an educational therapy and consulting private practice based in Grants Pass, Oregon. I work with struggling K-12 students with learning differences. These learners may have diagnosed or undiagnosed ADHD and executive issues, dyscalculia (math disability), dyslexia, dysgraphia, and/or processing disorders. My goal is to unlock my students’ potentials by tapping into their strengths and creating individualized learning plans that suit them best.

I have been in the field of education for 10 years and first found my passion for teaching while working as a science educator at ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum in Ashland, Oregon. Wanting to build more meaningful, long-lasting relationships with my students, I went on to receive my Masters in Teaching in Science Education at Boston University.

Teaching science in the public schools quickly alerted me to the reality that many of my students, those with learning differences, rarely had the tools they needed to be successful. I switched course and earned my special education endorsement. After working in public school special education for 4 years, I became a certified member of the Association of Educational Therapists (AET). I strongly value the solely 1-on-1 instruction I am able to provide in this work. I seek professional development opportunities through organizations including AET, the International Dyslexia Association, and others.

Credentials

Member of the Association of Educational Therapists

George Fox University, Special Education Endorsement

Oregon Teaching License (PK-12)

Special Education: Generalist Endorsement
Foundational Mathematics Endorsement
Integrated Science Endorsement

Boston University, Masters in Teaching Science Education

Skidmore College, Bachelor of Arts

Shanley Berry Muller, M.Ed. Assessment Technician

Shanley has been in the field of education for the past 29 years. She is currently a
special educator who works in the public school system, participating on a district
evaluation team. Shanley works closely with students and their families, while
collaborating with a variety of professionals to assist in the evaluation of students with
educational disabilities.

Shanley began her early career working in the private sector with preschool-aged children, before earning her Special Education teaching endorsement. Since this time, Shanley has worked directly with a variety of exceptional learners, ranging from kindergarten-aged through early adulthood students. Shanley completed the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Specialist Program, adding the ASD Specialist designation to her Oregon teaching license in 2015.

Shanley is passionate about working with children and their families. It is her hope that information gained through the evaluation experience will help foster an understanding of the child’s strengths and preferences, while encouraging self-advocacy related to the child’s individual learning needs.

Credentials

Licensure
Professional Teaching License (Oregon)
Endorsement: Special Education: Generalist (Pre-K - 12); Specialization: Autism Spectrum Disorders

Academic Degrees
Master of Science in Education, M.Ed.
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology/Child Development

Additional Coursework
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Specialist Program, Southern Oregon University
Individual Assessment, Midwestern State University

Professional Organizations
Council for Exceptional Children