How do I find an Educational Therapist near me?

What is Educational Therapy?

Educational Therapy combines therapeutic and teaching techniques to determine what helps and hinders learning.  Students have the opportunity to discover how they take in, retrieve, and use information. In the process, they learn metacognitive strategies to recognize and adjust how they learn.

Educational therapists and and other similar educational specialists take a holistic approach to working with a student not only in particular academic areas, but also supporting social-emotional needs and supporting metacognition skills in order to help students become more confident and empowered learners. 

What is the difference between Educational Therapy and tutoring?

Educational therapy and tutoring may appear very similar, however, there are important distinctions between the two. Knowing the differences will help you determine the best fit for the needs of your child. The biggest and arguably most important difference is that tutoring often primarily covers what a student learns, while educational therapy also includes how a student learns.  

Educational therapists and specialists typically have a a higher degree of training or specialization in supporting students with learning differences/disabilities and often have additional certifications in evidence-based practices and programs. Furthermore, educational therapists and specialists have the knowledge and skills necessary to ensure sufficient assessment and progress monitoring in order to track a student’s growth consistently and accurately. Educational therapists and specialists use this data and information to adjust instructional approach as necessary.

How do I find a Educational Therapist for my child?

At Strategies for Learning, we have a team of Educational Therapists and other specialists who have extensive training in learning differences, disabilities, and challenges and use specific teaching methods to accommodate an individual’s learning style. After our family intake, we carefully consider the student’s needs and recommend a clinician match from our talented team of specialists and educational therapists. Our goal is to match your child with a clinician whose training and experience best align with the student’s academic needs, temperament, and learning style. 

How do I find an Educational Therapist near me?

We offer both in-person and virtual sessions for those who may not be local to the East Bay area. If you are looking for an educational therapist near you, you can also check out the AET (Association of Educational Therapist) Directory.

Schedule an free initial consultation or learn more about our team.