You may have observed the following indicators:  

• Delay in learning language
• Difficulty maintaining concentration
• Low working memory and recall
• Inattention
• Loss of self-esteem regarding school performance.
• Resistance or avoidance of participating in regular childhood activities.
• Lack of progress at school
• Extreme amount of time and parent support to get homework tasks done.
• Challenges with completing homework, long-term tasks and preparing for exams.
• Discouragement and withdrawal.

If your child or adolescent has been identified by a specialist or school personnel, you may still find that:

• Additional remediation is necessary beyond the services offered by the school.
• Assistance is needed interpreting evaluations, academic goals and progress and would benefit from additional advocacy related to your child’s needs.

Educational Therapy For Adults

Significant indicators for adults who would benefit from educational therapy include the following:

• Managing time, information, planning long-term tasks, and achieving personal goals
• Difficulty with tasks related to high-level reading and writing skills in the workplace
• Deficiency in working memory
• Low motivation
• Challenges with stress management and self-regulation