Our Team
Ms. Sherry Maher
At the heart of Ms. Maher’s work is a commitment to emotional well-being. Children facing learning difficulties often experience anxiety, low self-esteem, and frustration. Sharly’s holistic care approach integrates therapeutic support into academic interventions to help children feel confident, understood, and safe. Each session emphasizes building self-confidence, setting realistic goals, and teaching children that learning differently does not mean learning less. Her warm, patient demeanor makes her a trusted partner for both children and their families.
Sharly Maher has worked extensively with children and youth facing a wide range of learning difficulties. With deep expertise in dyslexia (difficulty with reading), dyscalculia (difficulty with numbers), and other specific learning disorders, she specializes in early identification and strategic intervention. Her mission is clear: to give every child the tools and support they need to access their full potential.
Whether a child is struggling with reading comprehension, memory retention, written expression, or mathematical reasoning, Sharly uses targeted assessments to uncover the root cause of the challenge. These evaluations are more than diagnostic—they form the foundation of a customized care plan that aligns with each child’s unique learning style.
Ms. Sharly Maher embodies AlmaCare’s mission of client-centered care, combining psychological expertise with deep compassion. Her work with children facing learning difficulties goes far beyond diagnosis; it’s about restoring joy to learning and empowering children with the confidence to succeed.
Whether you're a parent noticing signs of dyslexia in your child, a teacher concerned about a student’s classroom behavior, or simply seeking expert guidance, Sharly Maher is here to help. Through her evidence-based, empathetic approach, AlmaCare continues to be a trusted destination for learning and developmental support in the region.
Each session emphasizes building self-confidence, setting realistic goals, and teaching children that learning differently does not mean learning less. Her warm, patient demeanor makes her a trusted partner for both children and their families. A Tailored Evaluation and Intervention Approach: At AlmaCare, Ms. Maher conducts specialized evaluations that consider cognitive development, emotional resilience, and classroom behavior. Her assessment process includes:
Comprehensive assessments to diagnose dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties (SpLDs)
Development of a personalized educational and therapeutic support plan based on each individual's strengths and needs
Regular progress monitoring to adapt and optimize the support plan.
Empowering families with guidance and practical strategies to reinforce progress at home and school.
Collaboration with parents
Emotional and behavioral screenings
One of Sharly’s most powerful contributions lies in bridging the gap between clinical diagnosis and everyday classroom success.After identifying the specific areas where a child struggles, Sharly creates a tailored intervention plan. These plans include structured reading programs for dyslexia, multi-sensory learning tools, time-management coaching, and emotional regulation techniques.
Use of evidence-based multisensory structured language education (MSLE) methods.
Tailored one-to-one sessions targeting the child's specific areas of difficulty.
Emphasis on boosting the child's confidence, self-esteem, and motivation.
Collaboration with parents and teachers to create a consistent support environment.
Holistic focus on emotional, cognitive, and academic growth.
Integration of assistive technology tools to enhance learning outcomes.
