OUR STAFF:
We are a small but energetic, enthusiastic and knowledgeable group.
"Education is a social process; education is growth; education is not a
preparation for life but is life itself.”
- John Dewey
We are a small but energetic, enthusiastic and knowledgeable group.
"Education is a social process; education is growth; education is not a
preparation for life but is life itself.”
- John Dewey
Cari Miller, M.A.
Founder & Director
Education: Undergraduate degree in Developmental Psychology, Masters in Human Behavior/Leadership,
Certificated in Applied Behavior Analysis (Masters Level, BCBA prgram).
Training:
DIR & Floortime methodology (ICDL, Dr. Fedar, Dr. Kalmanson, Osgood, Sojourn Services)
PRT certified (Pivotal Response Training, provided by Dr. Koegel UCSB, Dr. Stahmer UCSD)
Sensory Integration (Bridget Anderson, OT)
Social Stories (Carol Grey)
Social Thinking (Michelle G. Winner)
RDI (Relationship Development Intervention)
ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis, provided by California Association of Behavior Analysts..CalABA) TEACCH
certified (North Carolina, Chapel Hill)
PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System, Pyramid Lori Frost, M.S. CCC/SLP and Dr. Bondy), Social
facilitation, blending methodologies, theory of mind, executive functioning, emotional intelligence (graduate
thesis), effective consultation and leadership (graduate focus).
Curriculum related training:
Hand Writing Without Tears
Links to Language
Learning Processes (LindaMood-Bell)
Touch Math
Teach Me Language
Do Watch Listen Say
Fast Forward
Prioritizing and organizing for task completion/homework (Michelle G.Winner)
Experience: Over 12 years of experience including providing in home programming, school consultation and
running social skills programs for children as young as 15 months up to 19 years of age in San Diego County
and Los Angeles County. Behavior Specialist for San Diego City Schools. Developmental Specialist Children's
Hospital. Founder of I CAN PLAY! Jan. 2003.
Current area of interest: Communication, play and social behavior. I am working with families to facilitate
social, play and leisure skills within the home environment. I am also running recreational groups. I enjoy what
I do and it is my hope that my enjoyment is contagious.
Tara Ethridge, Ed.S
Tara is currently an Autism Specialist for the Fallbrook school district. She is a part time employee with I CAN
PLAY! Tara has provided services and consultation for school districts, families and children with
developmental for over 12 years. Tara not only has an extreme amount of experience with children but also a
life time of experience with sports. I CAN PLAY! is ecstatic to have Tara as a coach for the Sunday
Recreational Group, Drama Groups and Summer Social.
Michele Lagui, B.S.
In addition to being a coach and mentor for I CAN PLAY! Michele works as a behavior specialist with San
Diego City Schools. She is currently obtaining her speech and language degree. Michele is extremely
knowledgeable in the area of communication, behavior modification, consultation and social pragmatics. In
addition to her incredible skills with children she is a joy to work with and almost always has a smile on.
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