Holistic Learning Center

 

HLC Offers:

- Educational evaluations for children birth- age 12.

- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) for children with learning disorders to include Skinner's Analysis of Verbal Behavior.

- Behavior Intervention Services.

- Caregiver and district staff training in such areas as functional behavior assessment/behavior management, ABA instructional methodology, language aquisition and verbal behavior, sensory integration for both OT and non-OT professionals.

- Sensory Integration Occupational Therapy evaluations and services.

- Listening Therapy for children with auditory processing disorders.

- Speech Therapy to include oral motor PROMPT techniques.

- Holistic Nutritional consultations to address dietary and lifestyle factors. Extensive nutritional and lifestyle report included. Food shopping outings available.  

- CranioSacral Therapy for optimal development.

- Social Groups to promote peer play.

The Holistic Learning Center is a gentle center for children, caregivers, and professionals seeking strategies for cognitive/linguistic growth, increased sensory processing skills, and nutritional consultation.  We are committed to the healing process, on any or all levels. Scroll down to learn about what we offer and to see the bios of our staff.

The staff of the Holistic Learning Center include:

  1. Owner and Director Susan Varsames, M.A. Ed., Educational Consultant

  2. Josephine Giardina, M.A., Educational Director and Home Consultant for organizing your space for your child's optimal functioning

  3. Nancy Guberti, CN, MS Holistic Certified Nutritionist and lifestyle coach and support group leader for GFCF and SCD diet implementation

  4. Nicole Barone, M.P.S., Special Eduation Teacher 

  5. Christina Miele, Level 3 Teacher's Assistant

  6. Marisa LiFrieri, M.S. Ed., Special Education Teacher and Behavioral Intervention Consultant

  7. Tara H. Sovik-Bandel, M.A., BCBA Special Educator and Board Certified Behavior Analyst

  8. Eric Soldano, M.S., OTR/L Sensory Integration Occupational Therapist

  9. Alexandra Barone and Michael Rynne, CCC/SLP  Speech and Language Pathologists

  10. Gina DeCaprio, office manager

About Holistic Learning Center