Educational
therapy is
an
intensive,
one-on-one,
remedial
service,
offered to
children and
adults, for
a diversity
of academic
difficulties
that may
stem from
learning
disabilities,
delays, or
from
emotional
problems.
E.T. is
offered to
adults most
commonly for
learning
disabilities
such as
dyslexia. An
Educational
Therapist is
a special
educator who
has been
trained in
specialized
educational
remedial
techniques,
in relevant
counseling
techniques,
and in
formal and
informal
tests and
assessment
techniques.
The
techniques
of E.T. are
a hybrid of
educational
and
psychological
disciplines
that combine
learning
strategies
with coping
techniques
that can
help improve
performance
at home, on
the job, or
at school.
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