Multisensory, Intuitive Learning

Miki Huber Wood, MA, CALT, ET/P has over 20 years of experience with children and young adults who have unique learning challenges and gifts. She is certified by the Academic Language Therapy Association and the Association of Educational Therapists and holds a Masters in Psychology and Language Processes from Skidmore College, New York. She also completed the two year training program in “Multisensory Teaching of Basic Language Skills” at Teacher's College, Columbia University, New York.

In addition to her private practice, she was the Reading Specialist at the Los Angeles Scottish Rite Childhood Language Center for 8 years. Prior to that she was a clinician and personnel trainer for Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes in San Luis Obispo and in Boston.

The Creative Learning Therapy approach combines professional expertise in research based methods for remediation of language and reading differences with a background in the arts and in mind-body healing modalities. In Creative Learning Therapy, the whole child is seen and heard: mind, body, soul, family, school, and community. The therapist serves as a guide to help the child tap into their own inspiration and unique style of learning.

Services

• Reading and language assessment
• Remediation of dyslexia or reading delay
• Remediation of language disorder/delay (comprehension and expression)
• Remediation of language and pragmatics associated with Asperger's, PDD, or nonverbal learning disorder
• Writing (creative and academic)
• Dysgraphia
• Parent and teacher consultation re: recommendations, services, and/or IEP
• Life coaching for children of all agesHer specialization is helping young girls to find their inner strength and self-esteem in school, family, and social life.
• Accent reduction and vocal fluency for actors and public speakers of all ages

Miki is also a certified yoga teacher and a certified Rebalancing Practitioner (mind-body awareness program). She has also been a student of Alexander Technique, Fitzmaurice Technique, music and acting. These are practices and art forms which bring together mindful movement with cognitive and emotional awareness.

Miki provides invaluable expertise in assessment and treatment of reading and language issues. She takes joy in unlocking the potential of each child while bringing her personal joy of creativity into her work.