A session may include one or more of the following:

RHYTHMIC WRITING There are many skills practiced during the activity we call Rhythmic Writing, such as focus, perseverance, self-control, self-monitoring, self-evaluation, visual discrimination, posture, correct pencil grip, and crossing the midlin

RHYTHMIC WRITING There are many skills practiced during the activity we call Rhythmic Writing, such as focus, perseverance, self-control, self-monitoring, self-evaluation, visual discrimination, posture, correct pencil grip, and crossing the midline. Crossing the midline is essential tool for improving communication between the two hemispheres of our brain.

INTENSIVE LITERACY INTERVENTIONS Everyone can read! The number one predictor for success in life is literacy, however, this can be especially challenging for students who have a learning disability such as dyslexia or are simply learning English a

INTENSIVE LITERACY INTERVENTIONS Everyone can read! The number one predictor for success in life is literacy, however, this can be especially challenging for students who have a learning disability such as dyslexia or are simply learning English as a second language. I use a multi-sensory, systematic approach to developing phonemic/phonological awareness and address reading and writing deficits. The curriculum I use is comparable to Orton Gillingham, but is preferable due to its focus on the development of the executive functions.

BUILDING FOUNDATIONAL MATH SKILLS and ANALYTICAL REASONING One of the core components of NILD Educational Therapy inlcused math-based activities designed to improve critical thinking, problem solving ability, metacognition, and math fact fluency.

BUILDING FOUNDATIONAL MATH SKILLS and ANALYTICAL REASONING One of the core components of NILD Educational Therapy inlcused math-based activities designed to improve critical thinking, problem solving ability, metacognition, and math fact fluency.

MEDIATED LEARNING EXPERIENCES Many of the tasks which you will be asked to perform in an educational therapy session may seem simple at first, but the real magic is in the questioning of the therapist as you complete these tasks. As you are asked to

MEDIATED LEARNING EXPERIENCES Many of the tasks which you will be asked to perform in an educational therapy session may seem simple at first, but the real magic is in the questioning of the therapist as you complete these tasks. As you are asked to think about your own thinking and communicate your thoughts with precision, you are actually rewiring your brain in incredible ways. Can NILD actually increase intelligence? Yes! This is proven through comparing pre-test and post-test scores on the Woodcock Johnson Test of Achievement.

ANALOGIES, PUZZLES, ETC. We also employ a variety of puzzle related activities to build such skills as analytical thinking, vocabulary development, sequential thinking, and spatial awareness. Despite their fun nature, each activity is research base

ANALOGIES, PUZZLES, ETC. We also employ a variety of puzzle related activities to build such skills as analytical thinking, vocabulary development, sequential thinking, and spatial awareness. Despite their fun nature, each activity is research based and proven to promote cognitive development, even in adults.

DEVELOPMENT OF EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING Struggling with organization, time management, remembering where you placed things, organizing your thoughts, or controlling your impulses? Fear not. I did too, at one point in my life. But, these skills are co

DEVELOPMENT OF EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING Struggling with organization, time management, remembering where you placed things, organizing your thoughts, or controlling your impulses? Fear not. I did too, at one point in my life. But, these skills are components of executive functioning and can be developed.