Handwriting Specialist Network

Laura is former classroom teacher and cognitive interventionist who uses proven educational techniques to design and facilitate innovative individualized intervention programs for students of all ages struggling in traditional settings by integrating professional training in special education, instructional design, educational neuroscience, Orton-Gillingham based reading techniques, Making Math Real based mathematics intervention, NILD Educational Therapy techniques, Handwriting Without Tears Handwriting Training and FIE cognition training.

The primary goal of these educational therapy programs is to foster self-confident, independent learners who understand their learning profiles and can advocate for themselves. This is accomplished by administering academic assessments, setting goals and using research-based teaching strategies to address challenges with reading, writing, spelling, mathematics, organization and study skills. Students involved in these individually designed programs experience greater success as they aim to fulfill their learning potential.

Through her organization, FundaMentals of Mind, Educational Consulting, LLC , Laura also creates and presents informational programs for educators, pre-school directors, parents, community members, medical professionals and rehabilitation specialists.

Programs are designed to meet organizational needs and to help participants gain a greater understanding of the value of integrating current educational neuroscience, educational therapy techniques and cognition training exercises when working with all learners. FMM strives to provide a knowledgeable resource for administrators, curriculum specialists, teachers, parents and community members who want to better understand these techniques and how they apply to the work they do.