What is the difference between tutoring and educational therapy?

Educational therapy goes beyond regular tutoring by addressing the underlying learning difficulties and focusing on improving cognitive and academic skills through individualized interventions. Educational therapists use specialized techniques to identify and address a student's learning challenges, such as attention, memory, processing speed, and executive function.

In contrast, tutoring primarily focuses on helping students with specific subject matter and homework assignments. Educational therapy is a holistic approach that considers a student's emotional, social, and academic needs to support their overall learning and development.

What demographic of students do you work with?

Allison has experience teaching a wide range of students from elementary to high-school and students with a diagnosed learning difference such as:

• ADHD: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

• Executive Functioning Disorder

• Anxiety

• Depression

• Autism Spectrum

• Other Developmental Disorders

Can my child be diagnosed through your services?

Allison is not able to formally diagnose for any learning differences. However, she can make recommendations and referrals through our range of resources.

Are you able to take health insurance?

Allison does not currently take health insurance and operates as a private educational therapy practice. There is financial assistance in order to make Educational Therapy more accessible. Please contact me for more information.