• 116. Working as an Educational Therapist with Dr. Bibi Pirayesh

  • Jan 1 2025
  • Length: 24 mins
  • Podcast

116. Working as an Educational Therapist with Dr. Bibi Pirayesh

  • Summary

  • Dr. Bibi Pirayesh is a learning specialist and educational therapist who has been in private practice for over 15 years. works with children in grades one through 12, and covers a wide range of learning difficulties, including dyslexia, ADHD and spectrum disorders. While the emphasis of her work is on remediating learning disabilities in a one on one setting, she is also a sought after speaker and community advocate for children and families around learning rights.

    In this episode, Dr. Pirayesh and I discuss the need for educators to resist oppressive systems and promote social justice, particularly in the context of disability. She also mentions her project, "Difference is Not Deficit," aimed at fostering community and radical love. Pirayesh also advises teachers to pursue educational therapy to enhance their teaching skills and better support students with learning disabilities.

    For all links and resources mentioned in this episode, head to the show notes: https://www.educatorforever.com/episode116.

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