Connie Wright, LMFT
Strategies for the Learning Disabled
Multi-Dimentional Appoach for Success
I am a founding member of the Association of Educational Therapy, and have been practicing for 30 years.
My preference is working with PK-6th graders, as this educational foundation is the key to later success. The younger the student, the less academic workload needs to be introduced. We can methodically move from phonics to reading two, three and four-letter words, each following simple rules using syllables. This lays the foundation for phonics, reading, spelling, and all the components of Language Arts.
I have written the booklets for success starting with sound-symbol association, two-syllable, three-syllable and four-syllable words, sentences and short stories. Simultaneously, children are taught fluency skills, and remediation techniques for overcoming reading errors. My mission is to reward children with becoming independent learners, using a "self-correction" method of attending to their academic tasks.
I work with the parents and teachers when appropriate to have their reinforcement to understand the importance of working as a team.
Education/Training
My background includes a B.A. in Psychology, a M.A. in Special Education from UCLA and a Ph.D. in Family and Child Therapy. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
I was trained at U.E.S. at UCLA as a teacher's Assistant, and completed training at UCLA under many Psychologists.
I completed 3000 hours at the graduate level at a Culver City Counseling Center and I attended a graduate Fellowship at Cedars Sinai working with children.
Bio
I have taught about 500 student over my 30 years of service.
I am familiar with most of the schools in Los Angeles, private, public and religious.
I have lived in Los Angeles for over 40 years.
My outside interests are as a poet, writer, and art photographer.
I have taught a class for senior citizens in poetry and plan to start a new group for seniors soon.
Memberships
Association of Educational Therapists
International Dyslexia Society
Payments Accepted
Cash, check
Hours:11:00 am-5 pm
License:LMFT # 41459
Helpful Links
 List articles for parents and describes learning difficulties:
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Practice Areas/Issues Treated
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Educational Therapy
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Other Less Common Conditions
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Attention Deficit Disorder
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Reading and Writing Difficulties
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Dyslexia
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School and Test Anxiety
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Language Processing Problems
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School Placement and Retention
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Learning Disabilities
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Special Education
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Low Academic Self-Esteem
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Social Skills Development
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Math Disabilities
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Tutoring
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Non-Verbal Learning Disorders
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Visual Processing Problems
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Study Skills Development
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Asperger's Syndrome
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Licenses/Certifications
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Board-Certified Educational Therapist (BCET)
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Master's Degree
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Doctoral Degree (Ph.D.)
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