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Definition of an Educational Therapist
An educational therapist is a professional who combines educational and therapeutic approaches for evaluation, remediation, case management, communication, and advocacy on behalf of children, adolescents and adults with learning disabilities or learning problems.
Presenting Issues Addressed by Educational Therapists
Learning Disabilities, a generic term which includes (but is not limited to):
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Non-verbal learning disorder
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Reading and writing difficulties
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Math Disabilities
Attention Deficit Disorder
Other Less Common Conditions, such as:
- Fragile X
- Tourette Syndrome
- Asperger's Syndrome
Poor Motivation
Poor Social Skills
School and Test Anxiety
Visual Processing Problems
Low Academic Self-Esteem
Language Processing Problems
Twice-Exceptional (GATE and LD)
School Placement and Retention
Poor Organizational and Study Skills
Consultation
- Advocacy
- Case Management
- SST/IEP Team Liason
- Observation (school/home)
Educational Therapy
- Study Skills
- Diagnostic Testing
- Cognitive Training
- Intervention Plans
- Learning Strategies
- Academic Enrichment
- Social/Life Skill Development
- Self-Advocacy & Self-Awareness
- Time/Organizational Management
