A radically holistic approach
Educational therapy and executive-function coaching, centered in executive functioning and growth mindset — where a child's strengths and emotional safety come before skill drills, not after them.
Why rit. works
Educational therapist, executive function coach, and Columbia University-trained reading specialist — twelve-plus years in practice, for children and the adults in their lives.
She knows firsthand what it takes to succeed with executive functioning differences — and that with the right support and proven systems, excellence is within reach for every learner.
Meet your coach, Ms. Erin
I've helped children across the country make significant academic strides in just one school year. This writing sample shows several areas of improvement from one of my students — same hand, same year:
Twelve years with neurodivergent kids taught me the thing this whole practice stands on: differences aren't deficits to fix. They're the terrain we teach on. Shame is a dangerous thing — so we work without it.
deep learning begins with radical acceptance
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"Erin Carroll is phenomenal. A consummate professional with deep expertise and an authentic commitment to student learning, she galvanized during her tenure in our community, offering insight, wisdom, and leadership that allowed children and adults to flourish."
Inside the studio
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The short version: traditional support starts from the gap. rit. starts from the kid.
rit. is the only holistic and integrated learning program that incorporates all necessary elements of deep learning acquisition. It was designed for children with learning differences but supports every type of learner — rooted in the belief that caregiver and educator education matters just as much.
An inclusive podcast for kids
grrit.ykids
A read-aloud podcast made for every child, dedicated to children who may learn, think, feel, or look different. Every episode is a picture book read slowly, with room to wonder. Free, always.
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Caregivers aren't spectators here. Every family leaves with language that works at the kitchen table — and one small thing to try this week.
It's the brain's management team — working memory holding the plan, flexible thinking adjusting it, self-control keeping you pointed at it. When a child's team is understaffed, they don't need more willpower. They need tools, and someone who doesn't grade them for needing tools.
Phonological & phonemic awareness · spelling, reading, writing · handwriting · math processes · growth mindset · mindfulness · language of math · social-emotional learning · executive functioning.
1:1 in-person or virtual, and small groups of up to 3 students.
Coaching for executive functioning development aims to improve a child's academic and personal life by identifying strengths, challenges, and goals through personalized plans — enhancing study and self-regulation skills along the way.
The term "learning difference" is now commonly used instead of "learning disability." It's meant to emphasize that each child learns differently, rather than being seen as disabled. Many people likely have learning differences without a formal diagnosis. If you're concerned about your child, consider educating yourself, seeking professional advice, and finding a qualified educational therapist.
A specialist with advanced training who works 1:1 with students who learn differently — addressing the underlying challenges (executive functioning, reading and writing, attention, organization, confidence), not just subject content. Think of it as coaching for how your child learns, not just what they're learning.