• All of Ava’s work — from educational support to social-emotional development — is guided by the DIR/Floortime approach, meeting each child where they are and building skills through relationships and play.

Play-Based Social-Emotional Support

  • FOR: Specializes in supporting children ages 2-7 in developing emotional, social, and communication skills through play-based approaches

  • TAKES PLACE: Sessions take place in your child’s home or at school

  • FRAMEWORK: DIR/Floortime play-based methods

  • INCLUDES: Emotional regulation strategies, social thinking® approaches, connection-building activities, and child-led play sessions

  • FOR: Children ages 4-9 to support their learning and academic growth- specializing in diverse learning needs

  • TAKES PLACE: Sessions take place privately at your child’s school or in your home

  • INCLUDES: Early literacy, learning foundations, executive function & study skills, and individualized academic support. I specialize in supporting neurodiverse learners using Orton-Gillingham strategies to meet each child’s learning needs

Educational Therapy

~ In Training ~

  • PURPOSE: To provide insight into your child’s unique learning profile, strengths, and areas for growth

  • TAKES PLACE: At your child's school

  • INCLUDES: Observation of social, emotional, and academic development. Highlighting strengths and areas for support, with written feedback and recommendations

Note: Observations inform planning and support strategies; not diagnostic

Observational Assessments

Services are developmental and educational; not diagnostic or medical treatment