| History of SLC SLC was founded in 2007 by Yoko Sato, a PHRF certified counselor and certified Interactive Metronome® Trainer with multi-talents that are creative, spiritual and intellectual. Japanese-born but also western-educated, Yoko is culturally diverse minded. By utilizing her unique personality and experience, she is keen to learn new educational and counseling methods that benefit children with special needs and their families residing in Japan.
SLC is located in Mita, Minato-ku. Home-based services are also available in Kanto area, including Ibaraki, Chiba, and Tokyo.
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More about the Founder
Yoko was born in Hyogo prefecture, Japan, lived in British Colombia, Canada, for three years, and presently lives in Tokyo's Minato ward.
Yoko received her Diploma in Business Administration General Management in BC, Canada. Using her strong skills in management, communication, coaching, and creativity, she worked as secretary, assistant manager, and manager for several years in Canada and Japan. Eventually, her personal and spiritual growth gained through Expressive Art Therapy and meditation practiced led her to the world of Psychology and counseling.
Yoko graduated Summa cum laude from Temple University with a B.A. in Psychological Studies. She was a President's Scholar, receiving a number of Academic Awards for her research projects focused on social issues and psychology.
After graduation from Temple, Yoko worked in a small learning center for children on the Autism Spectrum. This unique experience, together with other opportunities allowed her to interact more with autistic children and their families. She came to a realization that there was very little academic and emotional support for families of children with special needs available in Japan.
Yoko is currently enrolled in Board Certified Associate Behavior Analyst Certificate Program at Penn State University.
Her goal is to help people of all ages and of all ethnic background overcome challenges that are associated with learning, communication, social interaction, and cultural differences. Her special interests include Autism Spectrum Disorder, Asperger's Syndrome, ADHD, LD, Women's Studies, Race and Racism. | |