I want to become an Educational Therapist

[ShelleyW]

Any ideas on how to do this?

 

The background: I have 2 SN kids, both dyslexic, dysgraphic, son with APD as well. They are both doing the Discovery Program (www.NILD.net) right now and it is super expensive. In spite of the cost, they are both doing really well and in a short period of time, we have had good results.

 

I have a college degree in education and figured since my kids need the therapy that it would make sense to get certified so I can help them and make some extra money down the road when they are a little older and more self-sufficient.

 

I don't even know where to start but wanted to see if any of you all are familiar with any programs out there.

 

Thanks!!

[Nature]

Our educational therapist was trained at NILD. Have you looked at their program? http://www.nild.net/professional-development.asp

[crazyfordlr]

I'm in CA and our therapist went thru UC Santa Cruz http://www.ucsc-extension.edu/programs/educational-therapy

[ShelleyW]

Thank you ladies. Nature, my kids are actually doing the Discovery Program right now w/NILD which is what prompted me to start looking. I am considering their program but don't want to work for them so I am not sure it will be useful.

 

Thanks for the link crazyfordlr, I will check it out.

[heart'sjoy]

RDI has a consultant training program. I paid my consultant monthly, and we met weekly via skype. She sent feedback on video homework I submitted.