Educational therapy caters to individual learning needs and learning styles to meet individualized learning outcomes. This is done through the use of multisensory approaches using manipulative materials. Much of the focus ison teaching specific strategies and skills, and on building confidence through positive reinforcement with step-by-step instructions.

Each session begins with a review of the previous session, followed by the teaching and consolidation of new skills and concepts. There will then be activities for the application of the concepts taught.

In the event of a referral from a psychologist, the procedure begins with a review of the psychometric report and diagnostic tools used,coupled with adiscussion with the psychologist to identify the specific learning needs. Thereafter, a list of achievable learning outcomes will be compiled and shared with the parents through a face-to-face meeting or phone call prior to the start of the sessions.

The time-frame is dependent on thechild’s level of confidence and mastery of the strategies and skills taught.

Every individual has different strengths and learning needs, hence a differentiated programme would still be beneficial.