WHAT IS EDUCATIONAL THERAPY?

Educational therapists help build your child’s academic skills and self-confidence. Educational therapists teach skills and strategies that help kids manage their issues and improve their schoolwork. They can help kids with almost any learning or thinking difference and help identify behavior issues that may be caused by underlying learning and thinking differences.

Specific areas of focus may include:

 

• Strategies to improve focus and work habits

• Time management and organization skills

• Developing an educational plan by giving assessments, tracking progress and adjusting as needed

• Creating a safe environment for your child to talk about school and learn how to self-advocate

• Acting as a link between home and school and other allied professionals. 

A qualified educational therapist will:
 

• Be familiar with learning challenges

• Know how to work with kids with learning and thinking differences

• Have expertise in an academic subject area or skill, like reading, math or organization

• Understand how emotional and behavioral issues can impact a child
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