What is Holistic Learning Center?

The Holistic Learning Center is a gentle center for children, caregivers, and professionals seeking strategies for cognitive/linguistic growth, increased sensory processing skills, and nutritional consultation.  We are committed to the healing process, on any or all levels.

HLC Staff   Team HLC

Holistic Learning Center Offers:

  • Educational evaluations for children birth-to-age 12.
  • Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) for children with learning disorders to include Skinner’s Analysis of Verbal Behavior.
  • Behavior Intervention Services.
  • Caregiver and district staff training in such areas as functional behavior assessment/behavior management, ABA instructional methodology, language acquisition and verbal behavior, sensory integration for both OT and non-OT professionals.
  • Sensory Integration Occupational Therapy evaluations and services.
  • Listening Therapy for children with auditory processing disorders.
  • Speech Therapy to include oral motor PROMPT techniques.
  • Holistic Nutritional consultations to address dietary and lifestyle factors. Extensive nutritional and lifestyle report included. Food shopping outings available.
  • Cranio Sacral Therapy for optimal development.
  • Social Groups to promote peer play.

The staff of the Holistic Learning Center Includes:

  • Susan Varsames, M.A. Ed., Owner, Director, Special Education Consultant, ABA Therapist, Holistic Ocean Therapist, Cranio Sacral Therapist, and Reiki provider.
  • Josephine Giardina, M.S., Ed., Educational Director and Home Consultant for organizing your space for your child’s optimal functioning
  • Nancy Guberti, CN, MS Holistic Certified Nutritionist and lifestyle coach and support group leader for GFCF and SCD diet implementation
  • Christina Guarniero, M.S., Ed., Level 3 Teacher’s Assistant
  • Marisa Lefrieri, M.S. Ed., Special Education Teacher and Behavioral Intervention Consultant
  • Tara H. Sovik-Bandel, M.A., BCBA Special Educator and Board Certified Behavior Analyst
  • Eric Soldano, M.S., OTR/L Sensory Integration Occupational Therapist
  • Alexandra Barone and Michael Rynne, M.S., CCC-SLP, Speech and Language Pathologists
  • Gina DeCaprio, office manager