Lorri A. Wilke, PhD

Lorri A. Wilke, PhDLorri A. Wilke, PhDLorri A. Wilke, PhD

Lorri A. Wilke, PhD

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Lorri A. Wilke, phd, pcet, c/slds

About Dr. Lorri Wilke

  

Lorri Wilke is an experienced educational therapist with over 35 years in the field of education. She holds a Ph.D. in Reading, Language, and Literacy, and has earned multiple certifications that reflect her expertise in specialized learning strategies. As a trainer in the Feuerstein Method, an instructor for National Institute for Learning Development (NILD), and a certified Structured Literacy/Dyslexia Specialist, Lorri focuses on supporting students with learning challenges such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, ADHD, and other cognitive difficulties.


Dr. Wilke's work is centered around empowering students to develop essential skills and habits that foster literacy, academic success, and lifelong learning. Lorri's approach is customized to meet each student’s unique needs, ensuring that they unlock their full potential and experience meaningful progress. With a strong passion for teaching educators, she is committed to equipping teachers with the tools and knowledge necessary to make a lasting impact in the classroom and beyond.

My Mission

My goal is to build competence and confidence in learners, thus creating efficient lifelong learners. I believe that education is the key to success, and I strive to help my students achieve their full potential.

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at lorriawilke@gmail.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

Educational therapy helps students learn to learn better. A therapist addresses underlying processing skills rather than simply treating the symptoms, as in tutoring. Therapists dive deep to change the structures of the brain to create independent lifelong learning. While many educational therapy clients have a learning disability (dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, ADHD, etc.), this therapy is appropriate for any kind of learner because everyone can learn to learn better. 


Therapy utilizes interactive language and dynamic intervention to develop core academic skills and higher order cognitive processing.  

Many educational therapy students have been diagnosed with learning disabilities, such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, ADHD, and more. Therapy, however, can benefit any type of learner who wants to learn to learn better - including gifted learners.

Educational/cognitive therapy is appropriate for students of all ages, from  preschool through college and beyond.

Since 1973 NILD has focused on getting to the root of various learning disabilities by developing 4 key components of every student's learning: cognition, perception, academics, and emotions. By building new and efficient learning processes, NILD helps students learn to think and solve problems independently. 

 Feuerstein Instrumental Enrichment (FIE) is a structured, comprehensive, cognitive intervention program that helps improve thinking and learning skills. FIE integrates,  systematizes, and harmonizes within itself different approaches: cognitive, meta-cognitive and  psychosocial. FIE is two-fold: a) to intervene for deficient cognition  and metacognition, and b) to stimulate noncognitive components of learning through an educational relationship. The creator of the program, Reuven Feuerstein, believed that it was  insufficient to solely focus on deficient thinking processes. Rather, it is also essential to create the conditions needed for a learner’s competence and confidence. In brief,  FIE is a method to teach students how to learn. 

2024-2025 school year prices:

*Most students require two 80-minute sessions per week - $100 per 80-minute session. 

*Some younger students may require two 45-minute sessions per week - $60 per session.

*High school and adult students may require two 90-minute sessions per week - $112 per session. 


Yes. Dr. Wilke provides webinars and professional development for schools in addition to Feuerstein Instrumental Enrichment (FIE) training for teachers, clinicians, parents, therapists, and other professionals. FIE training is offered in Standard 1, Standard 2, Standard 3, Basic 1, Basic 2, and Tactile/Kinesthetic. 

Unlock Your Potential with Lorri A. Wilke, PhD, PCET, C/SLDS

Our cognitive services are customized to help your students reach their full potential. From preschool through college and beyond, we are here to support you on your journey. Discover how we can help you today!

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Educational therapy / cognitive therapy

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NILD and FIE

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Everybody can learn to learn better.

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therapy for students & prof training for adults

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