Did you know?
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43% of children with reading difficulties have an underlying Auditory Processing Disorder (APD)
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70% of children with Dyslexia also have an undiagnosed auditory processing deficit
These hidden issues can impact focus, reading comprehension, and academic success — but they’re treatable.
A 15-minute call with our specialists can answer your questions and help you take the first step toward a brighter, easier future for your child.
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Empowering People with Learning Disability to Thrive — In School and Beyond
At Encinitas Learning Center, we help students unlock their full potential by embracing their unique learning styles. Through our intensive 1:1 cognitive therapy programs, we enhance the core skills essential for achieving lasting academic and independent living skills for personal success.
By improving executive function, processing speed, and other foundational abilities, we not only boost performance in school — we help build confidence, independent living, and lifelong achievements.
We've been changing lives for 27 years.
We are just one call away to change your family dynamics.
New Location: 527 Encinitas Blvd. Suite 104 - Encinitas, CA 92024
What we offer.
Skills training / life skills / independent living
Training in daily tasks: cooking, self‑care, money management, transportation, cleaning, scheduling, etc.
IPP goals: e.g. “improve working memory so I can manage my own daily schedule,” or “improve processing speed so I can follow multi‑step tasks independently.”
Intervention:
Brain Skills
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Teaching new skills and strategies.
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Modifying the home or work environment.
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Providing exercises to improve fine motor skills, balance, concentration, and memory.
RDI
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI®)
is a family-focused, relationship-based therapy
for neurodivergent individuals.
Encinitas Learning Center (ELC) provides a relationship-based developmental intervention program designed to support neurodivergent individuals in building flexible thinking, social connection, emotional regulation, communication, executive functioning, and adaptive independence.
Getting around / mobility / transport support
Intervention:
Interactive Metronome
With IM we can push for greater gains in cognition, coordination and balance than we could before. It is a proven modality used by therapists to get better outcomes.
OT: Our therapists are specialized in motor/sensory work.
Managing daily tasks & executive function
Intervention:
Executive Function coaching
Planning, scheduling, organizing, remembering, task initiation & completion
Cognitive strategies learned at ELC should be practiced when doing chores, or managing errands.
ELC services (cognitive, speech, executive function) are necessary to build one's capacity to live more independently, reduce need for supervision/support over time.
Therapies: Speech, Primitive Reflexes
Speech therapy (communication, articulation), Occupational therapy (fine motor, sensory integration, self‑care).
Intervention:
Speech / language / communication is with Lynda Detweiler and Sheryl Nissen our speech pathology and communication disorders' therapists.
Primitive Reflexes - HARKLA
Services can be billed under an SDP plan.
Assessment / tailored plans
Evaluations, diagnosis, functional behavior assessments, baseline measures.
Intervention:
Assessments / screening & diagnosis of learning / cognitive deficits, then tailors plans.
Behavior: include direct support staff, behavioral therapists, aides.
You are one step way from independent living. Request an assessment here.
Social & Cognitive Skills Class
The program focuses on understanding social experiences, supporting flexible thinking, strengthening processing skills, and building self-advocacy and confidence.
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Regulation & Connection
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Sensory check-in
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Regulation strategies
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Group expectations
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Cognitive Skill Development
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Attention and working memory activities
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Auditory or visual processing tasks
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Flexible thinking exercises
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Social Understanding & Communication
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Explicit instruction
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Visual supports and modeling
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Guided practice
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Real-Life Application
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Problem-solving scenarios
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Peer collaboration
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Perspective-taking activities
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Reflection & Generalization
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Self-reflection
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Goal setting
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Home, school, or workplace carryover
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