Services for Bryn Mawr and Haverford College Students
Bryn Mawr Child Study Institute
Child Study Institute (CSI) professionals address learning, emotional, behavioral, and interpersonal difficulties in order to help Bryn Mawr and Haverford students improve their competence and adjustment. Unlike other campus resources for students (e.g., the Dean’s Office, Access Services, the Counseling Service, the Writing Center, the Academic Support and Learning Resources Specialist, and the Quantitative Center), CSI does not offer services free of charge to students. Rather, services are available on a sliding fee scale, based on the financial resources of the student and family.
SERVICES
Psychological Assessment
CSI psychologists conduct psychological assessments to identify/document
learning disabilities and the need for academic adjustments when
appropriate. The evaluation can include assessment of information
processing deficits related to foreign language learning difficulties if
necessary. Assessment can also be conducted to identify needs for accommodations for graduate/professional school testing. Referrals for psychological testing are often made by Bryn Mawr’s Access Services or Haverford’s Disability Services, but students and families can also self-initiate a request for testing.
Therapy Services
CSI offers a range of psychotherapy services to address conditions such as attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, family and/or peer relationship problems, and autism spectrum disorders. Because the Counseling Service provides six free sessions for students and offers emergency and psychiatric services not offered at CSI, the Counseling Service should be the first campus resource students seek for acute mental health services.
Organizational/Executive Function Coaching
CSI psychologists help Bryn Mawr and Haverford students who are experiencing problems of attention, organization, and executive functioning. Issues addressed include time management, study skills, organization of materials, completion of long-term projects, test-taking strategies, and self-advocacy.
Educational Support.
CSI educational specialists provide tutoring support in the areas of reading comprehension/strategies, writing, and math.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Location:
CSI is located on the Bryn Mawr campus at the corner of Roberts Road and Wyndon Avenue (1029 Wyndon Avenue), between the tennis courts and the Thorne School.
How do I make an appointment? Contact Dr. Carol Roberts at 610-526-5900 or at croberts@brynmawr.edu
Fees: For students whose parents will be involved in payment arrangements, monthly billing can be arranged. Services are available on a sliding scale based on ability to pay.
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday, Saturday a.m., other hours TBA