What is EDUCATIONAL THERAPY ?
Children naturally want to succeed in school. If a child continues to struggle despite
interventions from parents, teachers, or private tutors, an evaluation by a licensed neuropsychologist or clinical psychologist specializing in learning issues is essential.
Rather than attributing a student's poor performance to lack of effort, it is crucial to identify the factors hindering their progress. Learning problems do not resolve on their own, making early intervention vital to prevent self-esteem issues and unnecessary stress.
Educational therapy is a form of individualized instruction designed to help students with learning differences or challenges achieve academic success. Unlike traditional tutoring, which typically focuses solely on subject matter, educational therapy addresses both academic skills and underlying cognitive, emotional, and executive functioning issues that can impede learning. Here are some key components:
Key Components of Educational Therapy:
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Assessment: Educational therapists begin with a comprehensive assessment to identify the student's strengths and areas of need. This can include standardized tests, observations, and informal assessments.
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Individualized Instruction: Based on the assessment, an educational therapist creates a tailored intervention plan that targets specific difficulties. This may include reading, writing, math, study skills, and organizational strategies.
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Cognitive and Emotional Support: Educational therapy also addresses cognitive processes such as memory, attention, and problem-solving, as well as emotional factors like motivation, self-esteem, and anxiety.
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Holistic Approach: It often involves collaboration with other professionals, such as psychologists, speech therapists, and occupational therapists, to provide a holistic approach to the student's needs.
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Skills Development: Focus on developing executive functioning skills like time management, goal setting, and self-monitoring, which are essential for academic and personal success.
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Parental Involvement: Parents are often involved in the process to help reinforce strategies and support their child's learning at home.
Benefits of Educational Therapy:
- Improved Academic Performance: Students gain specific skills to succeed in their academic subjects.
- Enhanced Self-Esteem: Addressing underlying emotional and cognitive issues can boost a student's confidence and motivation.
- Personalized Learning: Tailored instruction meets the unique needs of each student, making learning more effective.
- Life Skills: Develops skills that are not only useful in school but also in daily life and future employment.
Who Can Benefit?
- Students with learning disabilities (e.g., dyslexia, Dysgraphia, and Dyscalculia)
- Students with Cognitive disabilities ( Autism and ADHD)
- Students with emotional or behavioral challenges affecting learning
- Students who need help with executive functioning skills
- Students who are underperforming academically despite adequate effort
Our Services include:
- Educational Therapy:
we offer a range of educational therapy services, including:
- Initial assessments and ongoing progress monitoring
- Customized intervention plans
- One-on-one or small group sessions
- Collaboration with schools and other professionals
- Workshops and training for parents and educators
PROCESS
Sessions are conducted one-on-one with the educational therapist and student working intensively together for 50 minutes. While it is recommended that students meet with the therapist for at least two sessions per week, the plan is individualized and discussed during the intake session.
We begin with a brief assessment of your child’s current skills and create an individualized plan to build upon current strengths and address weaknesses
COLLABORATION
Our Educational Therapist will meet once a week with parents to share progress and referrals (if needed). We also include your child’s classroom teacher and other related services in planning and progress reports.