What's New
Become a Tutor at Educational Therapy Center 2023
BECOME A TUTOR at Educational Therapy Center! These classes will be co-instructed with the new Educational Therapy Center owner, Cathy Denesia, and the previous owner, Lorrie Wolf. Cathy is a registered Occupational Therapist and Midwest Representative of the IDA,...
Become A Tutor at Educational Therapy Center
BECOME A TUTOR at Educational Therapy Center! These classes will be co-instructed with the new Educational Therapy Center owner, Cathy Denesia, and the previous owner, Lorrie Wolf. Cathy is a registered Occupational Therapist and Midwest Representative of the IDA,...
Dyslexia 101
Join us for Dyslexia 101 on Saturday, January 26, 2019 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Educational Therapy Center, 171 English Landing Dr., Suite #110 in Parkville, MO. The Educational Therapy Center is offering a two-hour program to help educators and learn more about...
Set Up For Dyslexia
It is time to register and StepUp for Dyslexia in Missouri! Decoding Dyslexia MO (DDMO) is proud to present a state-wide event with 4 walk locations throughout Missouri on Sunday, September 23rd. Form a team or walk as an individual to support students with dyslexia...
Dyslexia Dash 2018
Join us at the Dyslexia Dash! For all participants there will be official times this year and recognition for various age categories. We also welcome those interested in a family fun walk/run. Come walk at your leisure and connect with others in the dyslexia community...
Walking Through the IEP Process
Please join Decoding Dyslexia and Educational Therapy Center for “Walking Through the IEP Process” on Monday, April 30th from 6pm-7:30pm at Woodneath Library in KCMO. 6pm: Social time and snacks 6:3pm: Rand Hodgson Speaker Rand Hodgson works as a private advocate. His...
Unlocking Dyslexia
UNLOCKING DYSLEXIA WHEN: April 5-6, 2018 WHERE: Doubletree by Hilton Kansas City, Overland Park, KS Experience what it is like for a student with a learning disability in a classroom setting. Horizon Academy will provide a Learning Disability simulation. Participation...
Joint Effort For Feline Friends
The Educational Therapy Center (ETC) is partnering with Friends of Parkville Animal Shelter (FOPAS) to help homeless animals during this holiday season. ETC is hosting a cat/kitten adoption event at its location in the English Landing Shops, 171 English Landing...
Making Sense of Dylsexia
Join Lorrie Wolf, owner of Educational Therapy Center, and Michelle Berg Ph.D, the Director of the Center for Learning Disorders, for FREE "Making Sense of Dyslexia", today, Thursday, Nov. 2nd from 6:30pm to 8pm at Johnson County Community College, Carlson Center...
Learning the Rules for ai and ay
Have you ever wondered why we spell train and play differently? They both have the long ā sound. Like you, our parents at the center are eager to learn the same rules taught in the structured literacy program we use to remediate their children. Like you, they want to...
Are Teachers Receiving Adequate Professional Training?
Recently, the Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators published a newsletter with an article on page 9 by a trained educator. Her story is also one I have heard often about the lack of adequate professional training—and the author was a special...
Dyslexia and the Status Quo
Parents are always asking me great questions about their students with dyslexia and other learning disabilities. Most recently, a parent asked how her child’s teacher could know nothing about dyslexia. I hear this question all the time as the Director of the...
Dyslexia Dash – Kansas City 2017
On October 1, 2017 join us at the Dyslexia Dash as we look to “Make America Read Again”. This family friendly 5K walk/run will take place at English Landing Park. Come walk at your leisure and connect with others in the dyslexia community or run for your best time! We...
Making Sense of Dyslexia Event
REGISTER at ksmo.dyslexiaida.org Or eventbrite search “KSMO IDA Making Sense of Dyslexia” • Full day Friday: $125 • Full day IDA Member Discount: $115 • Early Bird Discount prior to March 31st o $100 (non IDA member) o $90 (for IDA Member) • Students with valid ID:...
House Committee Hearing Notice – Legislative Task Force on Dyslexia
Lorrie Wolf, Director and Owner at Educational Therapy Center, is serving on the MO Legislative Task Force on Dyslexia. If anyone is interested in more information on the hearings, please contact the ETC. On Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at 9am in House Hearing Room...
IDA’s Free Webinar Series
IDA is offering a webinar series to empower educational professionals and families with knowledge and resources to address the instructional needs of students who have dyslexia and other learning differences. Click here to read more. https://youtu.be/S76msy8NQf4
Doughnuts & Dyslexia
Come join us for Doughnuts and Dyslexia on Saturday, October 22, 2016 from 9am to 11am at Educational Therapy Center - 171 English Landing, Suite 110, Parkville, MO 64152. Learn more about dyslexia - its challenge and its triumphs and the steps to maximize potential....
Dyslexia in the Classroom: What Every Teacher Needs to Know
As school is set to start, the following publication from the International Dyslexia Association may help explain your child to his teacher. Click here to download.
Ben Foss is a Successful Dyslexic
Ben Foss is a successful dyslexic and here is his YouTube video on not hiding in shame because of dyslexia. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bs93inbQPU0 Ben also started a group/website called Headstrong Nation. Below is the link for surveys of strengths and...
Step Up Your Writing
The Educational Therapy Center is offering a summer writing camp during two different months. Four days of small group sessions will focus on improving writing skills. There are two different sessions to choose from or come to both as each will be a bit different. As...
