Educational therapy is a specialized intervention that targets the underlying cognitive and learning processes affecting academic performance - such as working memory, processing speed, attention, organizational skills, and executive functioning. Unlike subject-specific tutoring, educational therapy addresses the root causes of learning difficulties and embeds executive functioning skills development throughout the intervention, equipping children with strategies they can use across all subjects and areas of life throughout their education.

Educational therapy is well-suited for children with dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, ADHD, language-based learning disabilities, executive functioning challenges, and other learning differences. It is also beneficial for children who are underperforming academically without a formal diagnosis, as well as those who struggle with organization, time management, task initiation, planning, or self-regulation. A thorough assessment will clarify the child's learning profile and determine the most effective approach to support their success.

Educational therapy is generally not covered by standard health insurance, as it is classified as an educational rather than a medical service.

Yes - and the combination is often very effective. Language, processing, sensory, and attentional challenges frequently occur together and affect learning in overlapping ways. Our team communicates across disciplines to ensure that therapeutic strategies are aligned and mutually reinforcing.

Sessions are fully individualized and may include activities targeting phonological awareness, reading fluency, spelling, writing organization, math strategies, executive function, and study skills. The educational therapist uses evidence-based approaches matched to your child's specific learning profile while building a strong, supportive relationship.

Educational therapists typically have advanced training in the neuroscience of learning, clinical assessment, and evidence-based intervention methods. They use research-based, multisensory curricula and instructional approaches-such as Orton-Gillingham, Lindamood-Bell, Wilson Reading System, and other structured literacy programs-to address specific learning needs and strengthen foundational cognitive and academic skills. Educational therapists work outside the school system, providing more intensive, individualized support than is often possible in a classroom setting. Educational therapy and school-based support work best when they complement each other.

No formal diagnosis is required to begin. If your child is struggling academically and you are not sure why, an educational therapist can assess their learning profile and recommend next steps. A diagnosis, if present, helps guide the intervention - but it is not a prerequisite for getting started.

Duration varies depending on the complexity of your child's learning profile, the severity of their learning challenges, and their individual goals. While many families see meaningful progress within one academic year, research and clinical experience show that children who are several years behind academically often require consistent, intensive intervention multiple times per week for effective remediation. Depending on the child's needs, meaningful remediation may take one to three years or longer. Progress is typically faster when intervention is delivered consistently and with sufficient frequency; less frequent or inconsistent sessions may still provide support but generally result in slower gains.