Erin is the owner of Learning Understood and specializes in education therapy to support neurodivergent learners with ADHD, executive functioning challenges, dyslexia, and anxiety. With a holistic focus on comprehensive and individualized approaches, Erin helps children build academic skills, enhance self-confidence, and achieve overall well-being.

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Erin believes in the unique potential of each child and emphasizes personalized strategies to match individual learning styles and processing speeds. Her approach goes beyond traditional teaching by understanding the unique way each brain functions and incorporating cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to address anxiety and social-emotional growth. Erin’s goal is to teach children how to think, not just what to think, by providing tools and strategies they can use independently to overcome obstacles in the classroom and in life.

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In addition to personalized interventions, Erin administers comprehensive assessments to understand each child's specific needs. She is also a dedicated advocate for her clients, working within the public school system to secure IEPs and 504 plans that ensure necessary accommodations and support.

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Erin’s educational background includes a B.S. in Business Management from Indiana University Bloomington, postgraduate certificates in K-12 Special Education and EC-6 General Education from Texas State University, and a license in Education Therapy from the University of California Riverside. She is a certified Orton-Gillingham practitioner and has additional certifications in Handwriting Without Tears, Making Math Real, and Dyslexia Intervention.

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With experience teaching 2nd and 5th grades and working as a behavioral and learning specialist for grades K-6, Erin brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to her practice. She is an active member of the Association of Educational Therapists and the Westfield, IN community. As a mother of three, she understands the importance of nurturing each child's strengths and fostering a love of learning. Erin’s philosophy is rooted in the belief that focusing on strengths while addressing weaknesses in a positive manner builds confidence and leads to academic success. She strives to inspire children to ignite their imaginations and instill a lifelong love of learning, helping each student succeed at their own pace.

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Specialties: 

Ages 5-19

• ADHD

• Anxiety

• Dyslexia

• Executive Functioning Challenges

• Parent Coaching