Learning Disability Therapy
Bright children, specific difficulties, targeted remediation.
Suitable for ages 5 – 16 years
Overview
Specific learning disabilities — dyslexia, dysgraphia and dyscalculia — affect reading, writing and mathematics in children of average or above-average intelligence. Without targeted teaching, these children are often labelled lazy.
We assess academic skills, phonological processing, working memory and processing speed, then deliver structured multisensory remediation and support families through school accommodation and certification processes.
Signs your child may need this therapy
- Reading well below class level despite good verbal ability
- Persistent spelling errors and letter reversals
- Very slow, laborious writing
- Difficulty memorising tables and number facts
- Large gap between oral and written performance
- Avoidance of reading and homework
Benefits of Learning Disability Therapy
- Improved decoding, fluency and comprehension
- Better spelling and written expression
- Stronger number sense and arithmetic
- Effective compensatory strategies
- Support with exam concessions and documentation
- Restored academic confidence
Treatment process
- STEP 1
Behaviour assessment
Structured parent and teacher interviews, standardised rating scales (Vanderbilt, CBCL) and direct observation to identify triggers, patterns and the function of each behaviour.
- STEP 2
Functional behaviour plan
We define target behaviours in measurable terms and design antecedent strategies, replacement skills and reinforcement schedules — never punishment-based methods.
- STEP 3
Skill-building sessions
Individual and small-group sessions teaching emotional vocabulary, self-calming routines, waiting, turn-taking, flexible thinking and conflict resolution.
- STEP 4
Parent coaching
Six-session parent management training covering consistent instructions, planned ignoring, reward systems and de-escalation, with live practice and troubleshooting.
- STEP 5
School collaboration
With your consent we share strategies with class teachers and support schools with classroom accommodations and IEP inputs.
- STEP 6
Data-based review
Behaviour frequency and intensity are charted every week, so decisions to intensify, change or fade support are based on data, not impressions.
FAQ
Learning Disability Therapy — your questions answered
Not sure where to start? Begin with an assessment.
One hour with our team gives you a clear picture of your child's development and a written plan you can act on — whether or not you continue therapy with us.