Karen Solano is a bilingual educational neuropsychologist with over 20 years of experience supporting children, families, and schools. She earned her degree in Psychology and later completed a master’s degree in Neuropsychology and Education, with advanced training in learning disorders, inclusion, and socio-emotional development.
Her work focuses on understanding how children learn within real-world academic environments and supporting their cognitive, emotional, and educational needs. She specializes in assessment and intervention for learning differences, as well as the development of individualized educational plans and inclusive strategies.
Karen provides guidance to help clarify learning profiles, support academic progress, and promote overall child development across school and home settings.
Karen has extensive experience working within school systems in both academic and leadership roles. She currently serves as an ORC Learning Specialist, where she supports student learning, inclusion processes, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Her background includes roles as an educational neuropsychologist in private practice, preschool director, academic coordinator, school psychologist, and classroom teacher across early childhood and elementary levels. This experience allows her to understand student needs from both clinical and educational perspectives.
She has strong expertise in:
IEP (PIAR) design and implementation
Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
Socio-emotional support within academic settings
Teacher training and school consultation
Karen is actively involved in professional development and training. She has led workshops and served as a speaker on topics including inclusion, socio-emotional development, and learning strategies.
She has presented at educational forums and conferences and provides training for educators through school-based programs, supporting teachers in creating inclusive and effective learning environments.
Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator
Training in Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and IEP development
Continuing education in learning disorders, reading comprehension, and neuropsychology of language
Evaluations & Support
Educational and neuropsychological-informed assessments
Learning profile identification and academic planning
Socio-emotional and school-based support
School Collaboration
IEP/504 (PIAR) development and review
Teacher consultation and training
Classroom and curriculum support using UDL principles
Additional Services
Parent guidance and coaching
Interdisciplinary collaboration with schools and specialists
Program development for inclusive education
Karen is passionate about creating inclusive, high-performing learning environments where every child can thrive. She works closely with families, educators, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure that strategies are practical, collaborative, and aligned across settings, supporting each child’s long-term growth and success.
