A Vision Therapist helps K-12 students improve their visual skills, which are crucial for academic success. They address issues like eye tracking, focusing, and coordination, which can impact reading, writing, and overall learning. By enhancing these visual skills, students can better concentrate, comprehend, and perform tasks more effectively, leading to improved school performance and success.
Justine Bailey
www.sdvisiontherapy.com
A Speech Therapist, also known as a Speech-Language Therapist or a Speech-Language Pathologist, are trained to work with individuals with many different learning differences, such as: dyslexia, auditory processing disorder, language disorders and social communication disorders. Speech therapy can happen 1-on-1 or in a small group setting targeting the production of speech sounds (articulation), receptive and expressive expressive language, and reading skills.
Jamie Segal
www.segalspeech.com
Stacy Varon
www.StacyVaronSpeech.com
Penny Cohen
www.pennycohenspeech.com
Occupational therapists (OTs) assist children in developing essential daily life skills and participating in various activities. They focus on multiple areas of development, including motor skills (coordination, balance, fine motor skills such as eating, holding a pencil, and snapping buttons), sensory integration (aiding attention, alertness, and purposeful play), visual perception (supporting literacy), oral motor skills (controlling facial and mouth muscles for chewing, using a cup, and reducing drooling), and play skills (enhancing social skills and practicing self-care tasks).
Jontue Koff
www.atplayot.com
There are several types of therapies, including but not limited to: Relationship Development Intervention (RDI), Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). These therapies help to increase language and communication skills, improve attention, focus, social skills, memory and academics, as well as decrease problem behaviors.
Brooke Wagner
www.tagforgrowth.com
Neurofeedback, also known as EEG biofeedback, has been gaining more attention as a non-invasive, medication-free approach for treating brain-based conditions, including ADHD, anxiety disorders, etc. The goal of treatment is not only to change how you think and feel, but also to change your brain on a biological level for better functioning. Neurofeedback can encourage and speed up the process of neuroplasticity, which is the brain’s ability to change and adapt.
Healthy Within
www.healthywithin.com
Individual therapy involves one-on-one sessions between a client and a trained therapist. The goal of individual therapy is to help people work through personal issues and promote self-awareness, emotional well-being, and personal growth. Family therapy is often sought after to achieve a family dynamic that promotes healthy, balanced relationships.
Christine Guerrero
www.familylifetherapy.com
Regarding the work we do at LJL, psychologists are referred to evaluate individuals to help clarify diagnosis such as ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression and learning disorders such as dyslexia or dyscalculia. Psychoeducational evaluations that are conducted by psychologists, in partnership with LJL, can help students get approved for academic accommodations.
Donica Dohrenwend
www.psyc360.com
Meredith Gleason
www.empowerchildlearning.com
Jacque Gamboa
www.sdchildtherapist.com
Jodi Abramowitz
www.tideswellness.com
Azmaria Maker
www.aspiringfamilies.com
Bilingual Licensed Educational Psychologist
Karen Veinbergs & Sarah Vakharia
www.pecgroupsd.com
College counselors can help students and their parents navigate the university and career options available to them. College counselors can provide guidance, support, and valuable information to help students make informed decisions about their future. Counselors will aid in the application process, including choosing the right application strategy for your student’s college wishlist.
Shannon Brady
www.bradycollegecounseling.com
Regina Gerrato
www.greenhauscollegeconsulting.com
A Special Education Attorney is a legal professional who is intimately familiar with CA’s school system and the specific laws, requirements, and precedents governing schools’ responsibility to support students and help them achieve success. This professional knows and can educate parents on their child’s rights as a student, their rights as a parent or guardian and the school’s rights and responsibilities. A Special Education Attorney can initiate and follow through with legal actions when a student’s or parent’s rights are not being honored.
Seth Schwartz (Attorney)
www.brightsidelawgroup.com
Paul Hefley (Attorney)
sandiegospecialeducationattorney.com
Meagan Nunez (Attorney)
www.sdspecialattorney.com
Matt Storey (Attorney)
www.calsped.com
A Special Education Advocate helps families of children with specific needs secure the best educational programs and services. They educate families on special education laws, interpret test results, address learning differences, and negotiate and resolve disputes with school districts. Advocates guide families through the special education process, suggesting teaching methods and consulting on assistive technology. In contrast, attorneys are legal professionals who represent families in disputes with schools.
Meagan Erwin (Advocate)
www.iepsynergy.com
Sara Tira (Advocate)
www.sandiegosea.com
Parent Coaching can help to navigate the daily challenges of raising their kids in a way that ends power struggles, improves “listening,” and builds connection.
Debbie Zeichner
www.debbiezeichnerlcsw.com
Assistive technology (AT) is any item, piece of equipment, software program, or product system that is used to increase, maintain or improve the functional capabilities of persons with disabilities. – IDEA
Assistive Technology for Dyslexia
www.assistivetechnologyfordyslexia.com
La Jolla Learning is a San Diego-based education company offering a range of services, including educational therapy, academic tutoring, and test prep. Our instructors offer one-on-one individualized instruction to students with learning challenges, as well as students who are looking for enrichment opportunities outside of the classroom.
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