What is Educational Therapy?

Educational Therapy is an intensive process of teaching and learning. Each child's program is designed to meet that child's individual needs. Educational therapy strengthens a student's academic and processing weaknesses through specialized methodologies and teaching materials. Teaching is presented in an organized, structured, and sequenced approach.

 

Who needs Educational Therapy?

All students want to be successful in school. When a student continues to struggle despite interventions, he or she should be evaluated for underlying learning issues. Children do not outgrow learning problems; learning problems often develop into social and emotional problems that can effect adult learners.

 

How much time does Educational Therapy take?

Educational Therapy sessions are one-on-one, with student and Education Therapist working for one hour. The length of time that a student may need Educational Therapy depends on the type of processing issues involved, cognitive ability, cooperation and behavior, and many other factors.

 

How old should a child be to begin Educational Therapy?

Children may begin struggling with school at a very early age. Sometimes learning difficulties are not diagnosed until much later in the educational career. The earlier a child begins Educational Therapy, the more educational issues can be avoided. For students that have fallen behind significantly in school, Educational Therapy can be provided on a more intensive basis to catch up to grade and age level expectations.

 

How does an Educational Therapist assess my child's needs?

Many children have assessments completed by the school district or a psychologist. A thorough review of these assessments reveals an abundance of information about a child's learning processes. Educational Therapists have experience with and use a variety of assessments. Educational Therapist will assess specific skills to determine the precise needs of a child, which is different from most psychological or psycho

 

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