Is your child struggling in school despite your best efforts and the help of tutors? Do you feel like traditional tutoring isn’t addressing the root causes of their academic challenges? It might be time to consider a different approach—academic therapy.
What Is Academic Therapy?
Academic therapy is a specialized form of support designed for students with learning differences such as ADHD, Autism, dyslexia, and other neurodivergent conditions. Unlike tutoring, which focuses solely on helping students understand subject-specific content, academic therapy goes deeper, addressing the underlying cognitive, emotional, and behavioral aspects of learning.
Academic Therapy vs. Tutoring: What’s the Difference?
- Focus
- Tutoring emphasizes specific subjects like math or reading. Tutors help students understand the material covered in class.
- Academic Therapy: This approach examines the whole student, focusing on how they learn, process information, and manage their emotions. Academic therapists work on developing executive functioning skills, emotional regulation, and learning strategies that can be applied across all subjects.
- Approach
- Tutoring: Typically follows the school curriculum and helps students prepare for tests and complete homework assignments.
- Academic Therapy: Utilizes evidence-based therapeutic techniques to identify and address issues such as time management, organization, and self-advocacy. This approach helps students develop a toolkit of strategies to manage their unique learning styles.
- Who Benefits Most?
- Tutoring: Ideal for students who need help catching up or keeping up with classwork in specific subjects.
- Academic Therapy is perfect for students who struggle with broader learning challenges, such as difficulty focusing, emotional outbursts during study sessions, or trouble organizing thoughts and materials.
Why Choose Academic Therapy?
Learning challenges often go beyond understanding the material. Neurodivergent students may struggle with executive functioning, such as planning and prioritizing, managing emotions related to schoolwork, and navigating social situations. Academic therapy addresses these challenges head-on, providing targeted support that fosters long-term success.
Benefits of Private Academic Therapy
- Personalized Strategies: We develop customized plans that cater to your child’s unique needs, learning style, and strengths.
- Holistic Approach: We don’t just focus on grades; we focus on your child’s overall well-being and confidence as a learner.
- Flexible Scheduling: Our sessions are designed to fit into your busy life, with options for in-person or virtual meetings.
- Parental Support: We provide guidance and resources to help you support your child’s learning journey at home.
Is Academic Therapy Right for Your Child?
If your child struggles with any of the following, academic therapy could be the key to unlocking their potential:
- Difficulty staying focused or completing tasks
- Trouble organizing schoolwork or managing time
- Emotional frustration or anxiety related to school
- Challenges with self-advocacy or communicating needs
Pricing
- Diagnostic Learning Ability Evaluation: $250
- Per Session: $100 per student per 1.5-hour session
- Package Deal:
- 10-week package (1 session per week): $950 per student.
Ready to Get Started?
Don’t let your child’s learning differences hold them back. Our private academic therapy sessions provide the tailored support they need to thrive academically and emotionally.
Sign up today for a free consultation and learn how academic therapy can improve your child’s life. Together, we can create a learning plan that works!