Educational Therapy
An educational therapy session goes far beyond tutoring. The aim of this individualized intervention is to strengthen the underlying causes of learning difficulties, rather than simply treating the symptoms as tutoring does.
NILD Educational Therapy® teaches the learner how to think rather than what to think. Tutoring typically focuses on content while educational therapy builds efficient learning processes. Another aim of NILD Educational Therapy® is to develop clear, efficient thinking.
Learners are given tools to enable them to overcome specific learning weaknesses. Sessions are skill-oriented, improving basic learning skills so students can learn and retain content.
Who is a candidate for Educational Therapy?
Potential learners for this program are those experiencing obvious frustration in areas of school performance:
- Poor spelling
- Illegible handwriting
- Inability to express thoughts verbally or in writing
- Difficulty with reading and math
Learning disabilities are diagnosed through a battery of formal and informal tests administered by a psychologist. These tests measure and compare a learner’s potential with their actual performance.
Having received a masters level training, Jaime can use this testing data to plan and administer individual therapy sessions for each client. The strategies learned in NILD Educational Therapy® will enable learners to remain independent and successful throughout their school years.
Learning disabilities can be addressed whenever they are identified, not just in childhood. The NILD techniques are effective regardless of age and can be adapted to all levels of functioning.