Galeet BenZion, Ph.D., Director
Dr. BenZion is an education consultant with over three decades of experience teaching in K-12 and at the post-secondary level. She has taught at public and private schools, colleges, and universities, and is a published author and a researcher. Her areas of expertise include differentiated instruction, tailored scaffolding for all learners (divergent and second language learners among others), creating and implementing specialized language arts and math curriculum and instruction, implementing the Kinematics Teaching Methodology,© and building social-emotional learning activities to support a grounded student who is confident in their own abilities to solve problems. Her students who initially experienced learning challenges, went on to be accepted to several higher education institutions in Virginia including George Mason University, University of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University, and Northern Virginia Community College. Dr. BenZion earned her Doctorate in Education (American University, Washington DC), her Master of Education (University of Maryland at College Park,) and a Reading Specialist Certificate (University of Virginia at Charlottesville).

Linsey Roy, Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Ms. Roy is a Pediatric Occupational Therapist and a Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist. She has acquired an in-depth understanding of early intervention processes and sensory integration over the past five years. Additionally, she is trained in the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP), often used in therapy to promote nervous system regulation. Ms. Roy’s clinical experience includes evaluating and treating a variety of conditions such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, Developmental Coordination Disorder, Sensory Processing Disorder, Developmental Delays, Apraxia, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity/Disorder. Her core beliefs and values are that parents are the experts on their child; Therapy should be fun; Rapport building and strength-based approach are essential for effective treatment; and Providing parents with specific recommendations and information is paramount to helping your child’s growth and development outside of therapy. Ms. Roy is a registered (and licensed) clinician by the Commonwealth of Virginia Board of Medicine. Originally from Michigan, she earned a Bachelor of Psychology (Grand Valley State University, MI) and a Master of Occupational Therapy (the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, CA). She is currently pursuing a doctorate in Occupational Therapy.

Rachel Bailey, Consultant
Rachel Bailey is a Parenting Specialist who has been serving families for over a decade. Besides being a mother of two, she also has a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology, a certification in Positive Discipline, and has provided services as an ADHD Coach, in-home mentor, and therapist. Through her podcast, programs, and services Rachel teaches parents hands-on tools for improving children’s resilience and confidence while reducing the stress and guilt in parents’ lives. Rachel-Bailey.com

Tracey Davis, Neonatal & Early Development Occupational Therapist
Ms. Davis is a pediatric occupational therapist with 25 years of experience. Tracey has particular experience in neonatal care, early development in infants, and learning differences in young children.
Tracey works within the biopsychosocial framework, using techniques based in Family Coaching and DIR Floortime to address a child’s neurological, motor, and sensory systems. Tracey firmly believes that health and wellness are rooted in movement, nutrition, and finding joy. Her work within the behavioral health space allows her to partner closely with mental health practitioners and nutritionists, in order to address the whole child across all settings. Tracey earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and her Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy (MOT, OTR/L) both from Concordia University in Mequon, WI. She holds a current certification from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy as well as state licenses in Virginia, District of Columbia, and Ohio.

Vision

Neurodivergent individuals will be recognized for their talents and contributions to their community, be viewed in a positive light, and receive the services that will empower them to communicate effectively and live independent, satisfying lives.

Mission

Our mission is to provide research-based information to parents regarding neurodivergence and reading delays, and offer a multi-tiered comprehensive evaluation strategy followed by a custom-tailored intervention that capitalizes on children’s strengths while addressing their areas of need.  

Our consultative services include: 

• Identifying your child’s academic, social, and emotional strengths and needs
• Creating a Strategic Success Plan
• Guiding you through the process of achieving a noticeable positive change in
  the quality of your life as well as your child’s
• Connecting you with local schools and resources
• Educating you on the ins and outs of legal issues related to receiving services,
  funding, and implementing a curricular approach tailored to your children’s needs.

Our Belief

All children deserve recognition for their strengths and their unique areas of growth. They should then receive substantive and systematic teaching that empowers them cognitively, emotionally, and socially. Similarly, all parents should be empowered by access to an objective report of their children’s abilities and the opportunity to discuss in earnest relevant strategies and approaches that improve parent-child relationships at home.

Our Values

• Each child deserves the opportunity to be heard.
• Each child deserves the opportunity to receive instruction that suits them best.
• Parents deserve the opportunity to receive truthful and objective information
  about their children’s abilities and achievements in school.
• Teaching children critical thinking skills is an essential component of valuable
  education in the 21st century.

Accessibility Statement

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