Educational Therapy is different than Academic Tutoring in many ways:
Tutoring Focus:
Reteaching particular academic skills
Homework support
Increase grades or keep up with schoolwork
Educational Therapy Focus:
Reteach in different ways
Manage accommodations and modifications
Learn strategies for self-management and organization
Cognitive Training Focus:
Identify and FIX the underlying CAUSE of the problem through strengthening underlying cognitive learning skills needed for confidence and success.
For many students the best plan is to include cognitive training at the start of a plan, then educational therapy and finish with filling in any academic gaps with some short term tutoring to ensure transfer of their newly obtained skills within their school setting and life.
Use this graphic to learn how they may be the same or different while you decide what is best for your child.
