What is Educational Therapy?

Educational Therapy is a personalized intervention designed to support students facing learning challenges. Unlike traditional tutoring or enrichment lessons, it focuses on building foundational skills, learning strategies, and emotional resilience to empower students. This leads better academic success, and more importantly, it encourages the passion for learning.

What Can Be Expected During Educational Therapy?

At KidzOTC, our educational therapy sessions are tailored to your child’s unique learning style—whether tactile, visual, auditory, or kinesthetic. Through targeted mediation and strategic learning approaches, students not only grasp concepts but also learn how to learn.

What We Offer:

• Customized Support: Individualized lesson plans focusing on specific needs
• Targeted Mediation: Addressing learning gaps and strengthening core skills
• Enhanced Learning Strategies: Techniques for effective reading, writing, and problem-solving
• Improved Academic Performance: Building confidence and mastery in school subjects
• Emotional Support & Counseling: Encouraging resilience and positive self-image
• Sustained Results: Equipping your child with skills for lifelong learning

Who Is Educational Therapy For?

We support children from pre-school to IBDP (International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme). Whether your child has a diagnosed learning difficulty or simply struggles with certain subjects, educational therapy can be the bridge to confident learning.

Can My Child Have Educational Therapy Even Without a Diagnosis?

Absolutely. Educational therapy is designed to help any student facing challenges in learning, regardless of a formal diagnosis. If you notice struggles in understanding concepts, staying organized, or managing schoolwork, we can help.

How Do I Know If My Child Needs Educational Therapy?

Your child may benefit from educational therapy support of he/she exhibits the following:

• Difficulty keeping up with schoolwork despite parent/tutor support
• Challenges in reading, writing, or math comprehension
• Struggles with focus, organization, or time management
• Emotional frustration or anxiety

What Sort of Learning Challenges Can Be Addressed?

We work with students facing a range of learning challenges, each with a tailored approach:

Learning Challenge	How It Affects Learning	Example
Dyslexia	Struggles with reading, writing, and spelling	Difficulty reading fluently and accurately
ADHD	Trouble focusing, staying organized, managing time	Easily distracted during tasks, forgetful
Dyscalculia	Challenges in understanding numbers and math concepts	Difficulty with basic arithmetic and problem-solving
Autism & Asperger Syndrome	Difficulty with social interactions and communication	Trouble understanding social cues and group learning
Executive Function Disorder	Struggles with planning, organizing, and completing tasks	Trouble with homework deadlines and multi-step tasks

How Is Educational Therapy Different from Tuition?

Educational Therapy	Tuition
Focuses on understanding how a child learns	Focuses on what a child learns
Builds learning strategies and emotional resilience	Reinforces subject-specific knowledge
Addresses underlying learning difficulties	Targets specific curriculum content
Customized to individual learning styles	Typically follows a standard syllabus

What is the Intervention Process?

1. Assessment
   • The process begins with a 1-hour assessment to understand your child’s strengths and needs.
   • For children aged 7 and above, the assessment is typically conducted with the child alone. A separate 1-hour parent session will be scheduled to gather background information and discuss observations.
   • A report may be provided if it is included in the selected package.
   • The outcome of the assessment helps us identify meaningful goals and design a personalised intervention plan using evidence-based approaches.
2. Intervention
   • Based on the assessment, your child may be supported through:
     Individual sessions
     • Group sessions
   • The approach is tailored to your child’s profile and needs.
3. Review
   • Progress is reviewed regularly to ensure goals remain relevant and achievable.
   • Adjustments are made in collaboration with both parents and the child, where appropriate.
4. Discharge
   • A phased dischargeapproach is used to help your child build confidence and independence.
   • Parents are welcome to reconnect after discharge if new concerns arise or further guidance is needed.

How Will My Child Be Supported with Educational Therapy?

At KidzOTC, we understand that each child learns differently. That is why we offer both 1-on-1 personalized sessions and group learning opportunities designed to maximize your child’s learning potential. Our programs are built on understanding individual learning styles and applying them in real-world contexts to make learning practical and impactful.

1-on-1 Personalized Sessions

Our 1-on-1 sessions provide a safe, focused environment for your child to learn at their own pace, with individualized support tailored to their unique needs.

Methodologies Applied:

• Qualitative and quantitive assessments/reviews: Evaluation of student’s learning style, environment and performance in accordance with standardized benchmark to perform case conceptualization.
• Targeted Skill Building: Focus on specific learning challenges like reading comprehension, math problem-solving, or writing fluency.
• Multi-Sensory Techniques: Incorporating tactile, visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learning to solidify understanding.
• Task-Based Learning: Engaging in real-world applications, such as reading instructions, writing letters, and solving everyday math problems.
• Emotional and Cognitive Support: Addressing anxiety, building confidence, and encouraging a growth mindset.
• Parent and Para-Professional Collaboration:  Regular updates and discussions with the student’s support team.

Example:

A child struggling with reading will work on phonetic awareness, decoding skills, and comprehension strategies, all while building confidence through guided practice and positive reinforcement.

Group Learning Sessions

Our group learning sessions are designed to encourage collaboration, peer learning, and social skills development while reinforcing academic concepts.

Methodologies Applied:

• Qualitative and quantitative assessments/reviews: Evaluation of student’s learning style, environment and performance in accordance with standardized benchmark to perform case conceptualization.
• Project-Based Learning: Working together on real-world projects like building models, conducting experiments, or solving group challenges.
• Peer Collaboration: Learning from each other’s strengths and sharing problem-solving strategies.
• Immersive and Interactive Activities: Group games, role-playing, and interactive storytelling to make learning engaging and fun.
• Social Skills Development: Practicing communication, teamwork, and conflict resolution in a structured, supportive environment.
• Parent and Para-Professional Collaboration:  Regular updates and discussions with the student’s support team.

Example:

In a math-focused group session, students might work together to solve a mystery involving measurements, logic puzzles, and problem-solving, reinforcing key concepts in a collaborative setting.

Understanding Learning Styles Through Real-World Applications

We believe that learning is most effective when it’s practical and relatable. Here’s how we apply different learning styles in everyday situations:

Learning Style	Description	Real-World Applications
Tactile Learning	Hands-on learning through touch and movement.	Building 3D models to understand geometry, using letter blocks for spelling, or practicing math with counters and manipulatives.
Visual Learning	Learning through images, diagrams, and visual aids.	Mind maps for essay planning, visual schedules for task management, and color-coded charts for math problems.
Auditory Learning	Learning through listening and verbal interaction.	Storytelling to enhance language skills, rhythmic recitation for memorization, and group discussions to practice verbal reasoning.
Kinesthetic Learning	Learning through physical activity and movement.	Acting out stories to understand plot, using physical steps to grasp number lines in math, and role-playing real-life scenarios.