"Education is a social process; education is growth; education is not a
preparation for life but is life itself.”
- John Dewey
preparation for life but is life itself.”
- John Dewey
Cari Miller, M.A.
Founder & Director
Education: Undergraduate degree in Developmental Psychology, Masters in Human Behavior/Leadership,
Certificated in Applied Behavior Analysis (Masters Level, BCBA prgram).
Training:
DIR & Floortime methodology (ICDL, Dr. Fedar, Dr. Kalmanson, Osgood, Sojourn Services)
PRT certified (Pivotal Response Training, provided by Dr. Koegel UCSB, Dr. Stahmer UCSD)
Sensory Integration (Bridget Anderson, OT)
Social Stories (Carol Grey)
Social Thinking (Michelle G. Winner)
RDI (Relationship Development Intervention)
ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis, provided by California Association of Behavior Analysts..CalABA) TEACCH
certified (North Carolina, Chapel Hill)
PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System, Pyramid Lori Frost, M.S. CCC/SLP and Dr. Bondy), Social
facilitation, blending methodologies, theory of mind, executive functioning, emotional intelligence (graduate
thesis), effective consultation and leadership (graduate focus).
Curriculum related training:
Hand Writing Without Tears
Links to Language
Learning Processes (LindaMood-Bell)
Touch Math
Teach Me Language
Do Watch Listen Say
Fast Forward
Prioritizing and organizing for task completion/homework (Michelle G.Winner)
Experience: Over 12 years of experience including providing in home programming, school consultation
and running social groups/ programs for children as young as 15 months up to 19 years of age in San Diego
County and Los Angeles County. Director of training for a local autism consulting agency, Behavior
Specialist for San Diego City Schools, Developmental Specialist Children's Hospital (per diem). Founder of I
CAN PLAY! Jan. 2003.
Current area of interest: Communication, play, relationships, organizing thoughts and actions, assisting
children in developing a joy for learning. I am working with families as a facilitator, supporting children in
their social emotional development. I also run recreational groups which encourage social growth, provide
an environment for success which leads to social confidence, creating friendships and team building. I
enjoy what I do and it is my hope that my enjoyment is contagious.
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