A LEARNING AND DISCOVERY HUB
Our purpose at Pitahaya is to guide your children in the process of discovering their full potential so that they can explore a world full of possibilities through educational tools and personalized teaching.
At Pitahaya each service is not only personalized to your children's needs, but it's effective and fun.
Our educational therapy service offers personalized assessments and interventions for children, adolescents, and young adults with learning and developmental difficulties. Our highly trained team uses evidence-based therapeutic approaches to help clients overcome academic challenges and reach their full potential.
A psychopedagogical assessment is a comprehensive process designed to understand each individual's academic strengths and challenges, creating a cognitive and academic learning profile. Through specialized testing and careful observations, specific learning needs are identified and personalized intervention plans are developed. Whether you're looking to understand your child's school difficulties or explore your learning abilities, psychoeducational assessment provides clarity and guidance.
Our bilingual dyslexia intervention service is based on methodologies backed by current scientific evidence. We use specialized, tailored approaches to address reading and writing difficulties in both English and Spanish. Our team of dyslexia specialists works closely with each individual to provide effective strategies and personalized resources that promote academic success. With a focus on individual needs and a strong research foundation, we are committed to helping each person achieve their full potential in reading and writing, regardless of the language of instruction.
Our social skills clubs for children provide a welcoming and fun environment where boys and girls can learn and practice important social skills in a playful and participatory way. Children develop skills such as effective communication, conflict resolution, teamwork, and empathy through games, group activities, and practical exercises. Additionally, our program includes activities designed to strengthen children's executive functions, such as planning, attention, and self-control, to help them succeed in their social and academic interactions.
The special education service offers an individualized and supportive approach for students with unique needs. Our team of specialized educators collaborates with parents, teachers, and therapists to develop personalized educational plans that address each student's specific needs.
The Spanish Club offers students the opportunity to immerse themselves in the Spanish language in a fun and stimulating way. Through interactive activities, games, conversations, and creative projects, participants develop their language and cultural skills while exploring the richness and diversity of the Spanish language. Our goal is to create a dynamic environment where students can improve their listening comprehension, oral expression, reading, and writing in Spanish while exploring Hispanic culture and traditions.
Language therapy provides specialized support to children and adolescents facing difficulties in speech development, communication, and verbal expression. Comprehensive assessments and personalized intervention plans are provided to address a variety of challenges, such as speech delays, language disorders, articulation difficulties, and comprehension problems.
Our occupational therapy service is designed to support children and adolescents in developing motor, cognitive, and sensory skills to fully participate in daily activities. We have specialists in sensory integration who work to help children process and respond appropriately to sensory information from the environment. Our therapists use evidence-based approaches and specialized techniques to address challenges such as fine and gross motor difficulties, coordination problems, sensory deficits, and difficulties in task planning and organization. Through comprehensive assessments and individualized intervention plans, our goal is to promote optimal development and improve the quality of life for each child.
Our psychology service offers a variety of therapeutic approaches for children and adolescents, including play therapy-based psychotherapy, systemic approach, and respectful parenting. In this service, play is used as the main tool to explore children's thoughts, feelings, and experiences in a safe and non-judgmental environment. Additionally, we adopt a systemic approach that considers family and social dynamics that may be contributing to the child's difficulties. We promote respectful parenting, providing support to parents to foster a strong and empathetic relationship with their children, based on understanding and open communication.
Our pediatric physical therapy specialist specializes in early intervention and works with a variety of populations, including children with developmental delays, special needs, premature babies, torticollis, neurological or musculoskeletal conditions, cerebral palsy, and Down syndrome, among others. She uses a child-centered, evidence-based approach to address each child's specific needs, developing individualized treatment plans tailored to their unique abilities and challenges.
Our writing club is a creative space where children can explore and develop their writing skills in a fun and stimulating way. In this club, participants will learn creative writing techniques, such as character creation, plot construction, and storytelling, while immersing themselves in different literary genres. Additionally, interactive activities and word games encourage personal expression and imagination. Our goal is to inspire children to discover the joy of writing and to develop their confidence in their language skills while having fun and exploring their creativity.
Our writing club for pre-K to second-grade children offers a unique experience that combines the Learning Without Tears methodology with the development of gross and fine motor skills. In this club, young writers will explore the writing process in a playful and hands-on way, using techniques adapted to their developmental level. With the guidance of our specialized facilitators, children will learn to form letters clearly and legibly, develop the hand-eye coordination necessary for fluent writing, and improve their ability to express their ideas in writing. Additionally, gross and fine motor activities will be integrated to strengthen the muscles needed for effective writing.
At Pitahaya each service is not only personalized to your children's needs, but it's effective and fun.
Our educational therapy service offers personalized assessments and interventions for children, adolescents, and young adults with learning and developmental difficulties. Our highly trained team uses evidence-based therapeutic approaches to help clients overcome academic challenges and reach their full potential.
A psychopedagogical assessment is a comprehensive process designed to understand each individual's academic strengths and challenges, creating a cognitive and academic learning profile. Through specialized testing and careful observations, specific learning needs are identified and personalized intervention plans are developed. Whether you're looking to understand your child's school difficulties or explore your learning abilities, psychoeducational assessment provides clarity and guidance.
Our bilingual dyslexia intervention service is based on methodologies backed by current scientific evidence. We use specialized, tailored approaches to address reading and writing difficulties in both English and Spanish. Our team of dyslexia specialists works closely with each individual to provide effective strategies and personalized resources that promote academic success. With a focus on individual needs and a strong research foundation, we are committed to helping each person achieve their full potential in reading and writing, regardless of the language of instruction.
Our social skills clubs for children provide a welcoming and fun environment where boys and girls can learn and practice important social skills in a playful and participatory way. Children develop skills such as effective communication, conflict resolution, teamwork, and empathy through games, group activities, and practical exercises. Additionally, our program includes activities designed to strengthen children's executive functions, such as planning, attention, and self-control, to help them succeed in their social and academic interactions.
The special education service offers an individualized and supportive approach for students with unique needs. Our team of specialized educators collaborates with parents, teachers, and therapists to develop personalized educational plans that address each student's specific needs.
The Spanish Club offers students the opportunity to immerse themselves in the Spanish language in a fun and stimulating way. Through interactive activities, games, conversations, and creative projects, participants develop their language and cultural skills while exploring the richness and diversity of the Spanish language. Our goal is to create a dynamic environment where students can improve their listening comprehension, oral expression, reading, and writing in Spanish while exploring Hispanic culture and traditions.
Language therapy provides specialized support to children and adolescents facing difficulties in speech development, communication, and verbal expression. Comprehensive assessments and personalized intervention plans are provided to address a variety of challenges, such as speech delays, language disorders, articulation difficulties, and comprehension problems.
Our occupational therapy service is designed to support children and adolescents in developing motor, cognitive, and sensory skills to fully participate in daily activities. We have specialists in sensory integration who work to help children process and respond appropriately to sensory information from the environment. Our therapists use evidence-based approaches and specialized techniques to address challenges such as fine and gross motor difficulties, coordination problems, sensory deficits, and difficulties in task planning and organization. Through comprehensive assessments and individualized intervention plans, our goal is to promote optimal development and improve the quality of life for each child.
Our psychology service offers a variety of therapeutic approaches for children and adolescents, including play therapy-based psychotherapy, systemic approach, and respectful parenting. In this service, play is used as the main tool to explore children's thoughts, feelings, and experiences in a safe and non-judgmental environment. Additionally, we adopt a systemic approach that considers family and social dynamics that may be contributing to the child's difficulties. We promote respectful parenting, providing support to parents to foster a strong and empathetic relationship with their children, based on understanding and open communication.
Our pediatric physical therapy specialist specializes in early intervention and works with a variety of populations, including children with developmental delays, special needs, premature babies, torticollis, neurological or musculoskeletal conditions, cerebral palsy, and Down syndrome, among others. She uses a child-centered, evidence-based approach to address each child's specific needs, developing individualized treatment plans tailored to their unique abilities and challenges.
Our writing club is a creative space where children can explore and develop their writing skills in a fun and stimulating way. In this club, participants will learn creative writing techniques, such as character creation, plot construction, and storytelling, while immersing themselves in different literary genres. Additionally, interactive activities and word games encourage personal expression and imagination. Our goal is to inspire children to discover the joy of writing and to develop their confidence in their language skills while having fun and exploring their creativity.
Our writing club for pre-K to second-grade children offers a unique experience that combines the Learning Without Tears methodology with the development of gross and fine motor skills. In this club, young writers will explore the writing process in a playful and hands-on way, using techniques adapted to their developmental level. With the guidance of our specialized facilitators, children will learn to form letters clearly and legibly, develop the hand-eye coordination necessary for fluent writing, and improve their ability to express their ideas in writing. Additionally, gross and fine motor activities will be integrated to strengthen the muscles needed for effective writing.
At Pitahaya each service is not only personalized to your children's needs, but it's effective and fun.
"Pitahaya, its people, and the team of professionals makes the difference. Very grateful because it gave us the opportunity for our daughter to develop all her capacities to the fullest."
Damián Szafirsztein
"Vivian and her extraordinary, highly skilled, and carefully selected team at Pitahaya have been an invaluable resource to our family. The comprehensive range of services offered is exceptional, and the staff's collaborative team approach to working with children to foster development across various disciplines has had a profoundly positive impact on our son. We are deeply grateful to Vivian and her team for their unwavering support, dedication, and the life-changing difference they have made for our family and many others here in the area."
Whitney & Family
"Pitahaya has been an amazing experience for our daughter! Our daughter struggles with dyslexia, but after working with Vivian and her team we immediately noticed a difference in our daughter's confidence around the topic of reading. Our daughter actually enjoys her tutor sessions here! Vivian and her team have been kind, supportive, and encouraging! We highly recommend working with Pitahaya for your child's reading needs!"
Monique & Craig
