Empowering diverse learners to thrive

Discover how Accessing Abilities provides a personalized and effective path for every child to reach their full potential. Our unique approach fosters confidence and lifelong success.

Our unique approach to learning

What truly sets Accessing Abilities apart is our Montessori-based education tailored specifically for students with unique learning differences or disabilities. We provide personalized and special needs teaching and tutoring, incorporating age-appropriate accommodations and modifications. This individualized approach is designed to help your child truly reach his or her potential.

Who we help succeed

We'd love to work with any student who is experiencing difficulty learning. Lisa "follows the child," as Dr. Montessori taught teachers to do. From this personalized assessment period, Lisa tailors the curriculum according to your child's needs. Appropriate accommodations and modifications are incorporated to help your child learn and make progress.

Lisa teaches to your child's talents in order to motivate your child to focus and persevere through more difficult tasks. She teaches students strategies to make progress. Your child will see gains across developmental scales and begin to see a pathway to his or her promising future. Lisa Stortstrom is here to help each child find what he or she excels at and to bring learning up to that place. Functioning successfully in society and in a career is the ultimate outcome.

Expertise you can trust

With a strong foundation in Montessori education, special education, and a Master's in Intensive Special Needs, Lisa Stortstrom brings a broad set of skills to help your child, even when other settings have not been able to do so. Parents should remember that her personalized approach, combined with appropriate accommodations, modifications, and therapies, is designed to motivate their child to achieve success for life.

"Accessing Abilities helped our child find confidence and a love for learning we hadn't seen before. The personalized approach made all the difference!"

A grateful parent

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