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EDucate4all Educational Therapy
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What is Educational Therapy?
Educational Therapy vs. Tutoring
WHAT IS EDUCATIONAL THERAPY? Educational Therapists are trained to help individuals with learning and processing challenges improve their academic skills while also addressing attention, anxiety, and/or behavioral issues.
Educational Therapists focus on particular issues (e.g., dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, executive functioning deficits, memory, attention, visual & auditory processing, and autism spectrum disorders) and use strategies called targeted interventions.
Educational Therapists are trained to recognize learning difficulties and how they affect academic progress and behavior. They can also recommend strategies for future use, such as techniques to improve reading comprehension, project planning, study skills, and test preparation.
While helping students improve their grades, tutors focus on a particular academic subject, such as math or science, while maintaining homework and test support. Tutors may not have the experience required to work with children who have learning and attention problems and remediate missing skills.
For improved overall learning, seek an
Educational Therapist.
Extensively Qualified & Experienced
As an Educational Therapist, I bring a wealth of qualifications and experience to the table. I hold a Postgraduate Educational Therapy Certificate in advanced practices, a Master's degree, and a cleared California Teaching Credential in Special Education. I have taught Special Education classes in grades
K-12 in local public schools and have worked as an Educational Therapist in the community for over 15 years. My extensive experience and ongoing professional development ensure that I am equipped to address your child's unique learning and attention needs.
I have been a member of the Association of Educational Therapists (AET.org), the Council of Exceptional Children (CEC.org), the International Dyslexia Association - LA (dyslexiala.org), and many other national and local professional organizations.
I participate in ongoing associated conferences and training and meet with the regional AET study group.
I hold specialized certifications in Autism Spectrum Disorders, English Language Development, Applied Behavior Analysis, Positive Behavior Support Interventions, and Advanced Google Educator. Professional training in learning methodology and programs such as Ortan-Gilingham, Lindamood Bell, Singapore Math, Read Naturally, Read180, SIPPS, Heggerty, and Wilson enhances my credentials.
My formal academic assessment training and experience includes: WJ-4, WIAT-4, KTEA-3, Key Math-3, Brigance, and others such as WRAML-3, PPVT-3, BASC-3, Connors 3, Vineland-3, CELFP-3, and Brown ADD Scales, Over the past decade, I have been contracted by Pearson as a Field Research Agent for clinical research on their formal assessment pilots and revisions before publishing.
Initial Consultation & Education Consulting Services
Initial consultations are offered complimentary for 45 minutes with parents/guardians to discuss the client's background, learning needs, and application.
Educational Therapy services begin with parent/guardian agreement, a combination of review of records and baseline testing is completed, and this information is then used to create psychoeducational goals, which form the basis for proposing a service schedule. Next, a personalized, highly structured intervention program is designed and implemented to address the client’s developmentally appropriate learning needs. Engaging, current, relevant, and research-based methods and materials optimize memorable and meaningful 1:1 learning experiences that progress towards improved
independence, and confidence.
Educational Consulting services are comprehensive, addressing the other aspects of your child's education. This includes formal educational advocate work, testing, observation, review of additional records, synthesizing information and data, attending school meetings and conferences, collaboration with Allied Professionals (i.e., teachers, LEPs, doctors, specialists, and co.), facilitating communication, referrals and recommendations, writing reports, and providing guidance. This complete approach ensures that no aspect of your child's education is overlooked within the law.