HELEN GROTH
Owner, Play Curator and DIR® Expert
Helen is a DIRFloortime® trained dynamic special educator. She uses expertise gained from 30 years of experience to maximize the potential of each child she works with. It excites Helen to collaborate with caregivers and professionals to promote children’s development meaningfully through play.
Helen has the gift of being able to facilitate magic moments of connection between a child and their caregiver. At a practical level she supports caregivers to entice their child into interaction by offering ‘the just right’ strategies. Helen’s skill lies in her attention to detail and capacity to create play that looks fun and spontaneous while being underpinned by deliberate, intentional action that supports developmental growth.
Caregivers and professionals seek Helen out for her expertise and willingness to speak honestly and clearly. Helen's smile and sense of humor are also valued. Children feel Helen's passion and energy and families know her commitment to them and their success.
PLAY POTENTIAL OFFERS YOU THE ABSOLUTE BEST OF ME
CREDENTIALS AND ADVANCED TRAINING
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B.Ed Hons English and Education, Cambridge University, UK
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MA.Ed Child Development and Language Development, The Open University, UK
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DIRFloortime® Expert and Training Leader, ICDL
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Powerfully You Provider
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DOLLI Trained, Sima Gerber and Michele Ricamato (Developmental Language Assessment)
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Diploma in Special Education (Dyslexia & Literacy), Dyslexia Action / York University, UK
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British Dyslexia Association Approved Teacher
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Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, Licensed Reading Teacher & Elementary Teacher
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Certificate of Competence in Educational Testing, The British Psychological Society
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Certificate of Psychometric Testing, Assessment, and Access Arrangement, The British Psychological Society
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The SCERTS Model Training, Emily Rubin & Amy Laurent
ENABLING THE POWER OF PLAY TO UNFOLD
is a responsibility that I take very seriously
MY COMMITMENT IS TO:
build strong collaborative relationships with caregivers
promote development in a way that is meaningful and respectful
nurture children to be intrinsically motivated
create magic moments that deepen your connection with your child
bring you the benefit of my skills, talents, knowledge and experience
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