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Terri Kessler, MA

Level of AET Membership:
Associate member, on my journey toward ET/P®

Location of Practice:
Private practice in Los Angeles and I offer hybrid services

AET Committee(s) - including any leadership roles - in which you are/have been involved:
I look forward to applying my leadership skills in coaching and program administration to AET! So far, I have participated in virtual study groups and the Social Justice Committee. I also had the chance to introduce a speaker at the Annual Conference.


 

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Upcoming Events

12 Dec
2nd Friday VSG (open forum)
MOD_DPCALENDAR_UPCOMING_DATE 12/12/2025 8:00 am - 9:00 am

The 2nd Friday of the month, the AET VSG is an "open forum" where AET members can bring any topics or cases they would like to discuss with the group from 8:00am-9:00am PT / 10:00am-11:00am CT / 11:00am - noon ET

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16 Dec
Public Policy Committee
12/16/2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am
17 Dec
EET 2025 meeting
12/17/2025 9:00 am - 10:30 am

The Entreprenuership for Educational Therapists (EET) 2025 cohort meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 9:00-10:30am (PT)/12:00-1:30pm (ET).  The cohort runs anually from August - May. EET is a mentorship group for ETs in teh early stages of private practice.  For more informationon joinin the next cohort, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

17 Dec

Helping Students Access College Disability Services:

A Guide for Educational Therapists

Presented by: Susana Thengvall, MEd


Wednesday, December 17, 2025 ● 10-11 AM PT / 12-1 PM CT / 1-2 PM ET

Register for FREE at https://aetonline.org/events/webinars 


This webinar will share the differences between high school and college disability support systems, the
range of accommodations available to students, and the step-by-step process for securing those
accommodations in higher education. Participants will leave equipped with practical strategies to better
prepare neurodiverse students for independence, including building self-advocacy, executive functioning,
and organizational skills. Educational therapists will also gain concrete tools, such as conversation prompts
and documentation guidance, that can be applied immediately in their practice to support both students
and families.


Susana Thengvall is an Assistant Director and Disability Specialist at the University of San Francisco’s
Student Disability Services, where she supports neurodiverse students in accessing equitable learning
opportunities. With a Master’s in Educational Counseling from USC and experience in higher education
disability services, she is passionate about empowering students to recognize their strengths and thrive in
college.


Learning Outcomes - Participants will be able to:
 Explain how IDEA, Section 504, and ADA protections shift responsibility from schools to students in
college.
 Identify the most common academic, housing, dining, and technology accommodations available in
higher education.
 Coach students in essential transition skills, including self-advocacy, communication with professors,
and executive functioning strategies.


Continuing Education Credits
AET: 1 CE Hour
ASHA: 0.01 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate Level)
ALTA: 1 CE Hour
TEA: 1 CPE Hour
NASP: 1 Hour of CPD
CA BBS (Through NASP): 1 CE Hour (includes LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, LEP in California)

 

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