Diagnostic Assessment
Building blocks for academic success
What is Educational Therapy?
Educational therapy (ET) is a holistic, individualized approach to learning support. Educational therapy addresses the root causes of a student's academic struggles, which may stem from:
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Learning disabilities (Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLDs) — Dyslexia)
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ADHD or executive function challenges
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Autism spectrum disorders
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Anxiety, depression, or trauma affecting school performance
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Poor study habits or lack of motivation
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Processing disorders (auditory, visual, sensory)
Goals of ET
Improve Academic Skills:
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Reading (decoding, fluency, comprehension)
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Writing (spelling, grammar, expression)
Develop Cognitive and Executive Function Skills:
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Attention and focus
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Working memory
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Organization and time management
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Planning and goal setting
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Task initiation and follow-through
Enhance Emotional Resilience:
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Building self-confidence in learning
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Managing school-related stress and anxiety
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Developing a growth mindset
Foster Independence:
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Teaching metacognitive skills (thinking about one’s thinking)
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Helping students become self-aware learners who advocate for their needs
Who Can Benefit from Educational Therapy?
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Students with diagnosed learning disabilities
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Children with ADHD or executive functioning challenges
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Students who struggle with organization or motivation
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Children experiencing emotional challenges affecting academic success
Cherith
Bachelor of Arts (BA) with Honours in Education Studies and Psychology, Durham University (UK)
As an educational therapist, I specialise in providing personalised literacy support for students struggling with reading and writing.
I help develop confidence and a love for learning through targeted research-based intervention.
Certifications
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Certificate in Dyslexia and Literacy Teaching
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Nancibell® Visualizing and Verbalizing® for Language Comprehension and Thinking
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Sounds-Write – Evidence-based literacy program validated by the UK Department for Education
Media Features & Professional Presentations
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克服读写障碍 (“Overcoming Dyslexia”) – 联合早报, 16 October 2018
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Understanding the Development of Early Writing Skills for Children at Risk of Learning Difficulties – Presented at ECDA Early Childhood Conference, 2018
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Writing in the Early Years – Presented at Dyslexia Association of Singapore (DAS) Preschool Seminar, 2018
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PCF幼儿园援助罗多渎写障碍幼童 (“PCF Kindergartens Supporting Children with Dyslexia”) – 联合早报, 20 August 2017
Our Promise
If the child can't learn the way we teach, we teach the way they learn.
Naturalistic, nurturing and progressive ABA
