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Supporting

NEURODIVERGENT  FAMILIES

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Creative

Tutoring

with heART

Parents often come to us asking about tutoring services for their children, many of which are twice-expceptional. Their kids are extremely bright or gifted in one area, but seem to struggle in another area like reading, writing, or other academics. They might have been diagnosed with ADHD or dyslexia or Autism. Or their child's neurodivergence presents as social differences, sensory challenges, or "behavioral outbursts." Over the last 18 years of working with these families, we have found that  traditional tutoring is often not what these children need. Instead, they need a broader, more holistic framework of skill assessment and development. We work with parents and teachers to create educational plans that are holistic, collaborative, and dynamic.

 

We look for gaps or barriers to a child's learning process and work closely with familes and teachers to co-create experiences that meet your child's needs. Not just for academic growth, but for greater joy, expression, and connection. These are fundamental human needs and they are the gateways to the outcomes we wish to see for our children.  Art in all its forms provides a perfect opportunity for building skills in children and adults. So, whether experiencing a speech delay with your kiddo, a challenging behavioral pattern, or addressing a concern about different developmental, social, or sensory needs... our unique family support services can help.

We reject deficit models of development and focus on strengths-based learning carefully integrated with creative play opportunities. Our founder, Vita, was a Behavioral Therapist for many years and left the field to integrate expressive arts, neuroscience, and other therapeutic frameworks she found beneficial to her clients. As an Art Therapist, she works directly with families and has trained a small team of Creative Counselors to use these frameworks in their work with families.

 

If you have a question about whether we can help you and how, please don’t hesitate to reach out for a short interview. After your free consultation, if you are interested in moving forward you will receive a guide with customized options for working together based on your needs and goals. 

Let’s bring the joy of creative transformation to you and your heartful kid!

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Visual Literacy

+ Mind Mapping

Support Services

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ART THERAPY

1:1 Sessions

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Social Skills

Therapeutic Play Group

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Creative TutorinG

for ADHD + Autism

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Family Coaching

Behavioral Challenges

We also offer classroom support.

No pressure, just an exploratory chat to see if we can help you + your little one.

Testimonials

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"I had an exceptional experience with Vita and Heartful Kids. When my son was approaching his first school experience, I reached out to Vita asking for help. She immediately felt easy to communicate with. She was responsive and caring and warm–something I knew my son would need. I didn't need more than our first zoom meeting to know she would offer my son Victor the support he (and we as a family) needed. Vita began by observing my son in his school setting and immediately noticed his need for connection. She saw through his “behaviors” and understood his motives. Her expertise in social emotional learning was evident in the way Vita helped him navigate ways to connect with peers.

 

Our family as a whole benefited from Vita’s services. My mom–who also has a learning disability–was able to understand Victor better by reading Vita’s notes. Vita can flex her strategies in the moment–a skill that hugely benefits children who have fluctuating and varying support needs. I highly recommend Vita."

- Christina V.
Mom and Medical Specialist

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"Vita worked with our daughter, Olive, as her ABA therapist during a pivotal time in her early development, and I can say without hesitation that her work changed our lives. Olive's progress under Vita’s guidance was nothing short of remarkable; she not only learned to speak but also began to thrive in ways we couldn’t have imagined. Vita’s genuine love and care extended beyond Olive to us as parents, helping us navigate the emotional challenges with compassion, patience, and honesty. She stayed late, answered every question, and gave us hope when we needed it most.

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Vita later transitioned from ABA therapy to offering Transformative Arts sessions, and both of my daughters absolutely loved attending. What sets Vita apart is her ability to connect deeply with children and families, meeting them where they are and helping them grow in ways that feel natural and empowering. Vita is one of a kind."

- Jim C.
Dad + Entrepreneurial Tech Whiz

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"I have had the privilege of working closely with HeARTful Kids for several years. Our long-standing partnership has allowed us to directly experience the intentionality behind their curriculum and planning as well as the exceptional social-emotional benefits their program provides. Heartful Kids has consistently demonstrated an intentional and thoughtful approach in their curriculum, integrating social-emotional learning into every aspect of their programming. Their phenomenal teachers are carefully selected to ensure they are equipped to serve children from diverse backgrounds.

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One of the most impressive aspects of Heartful Kids is their ability to adapt and evolve their programming each year to meet the changing needs of our students. We have seen firsthand the positive impact their work has had on our students, who consistently respond with enthusiasm to Heartful Kids' engaging and inclusive offerings."

- Ramiro L.
Dad + Executive Director
(of a Partner Non-Profit)

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