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​Helping Children Build Confidence, Skills, and a Love of Learning

Is your child struggling with reading, writing, spelling, maths, attention, memory, or confidence at school?

Watching your child work harder than their peers while still falling behind can be heartbreaking. Many children begin to doubt their abilities, avoid schoolwork, or feel frustrated when learning doesn't come easily.

At Healthy Young Minds, we understand that every child learns differently.

Our Educational Therapists work one-on-one with children and young people to develop the foundational skills, strategies, and confidence they need to succeed at school and in everyday life. Through personalised, evidence-based intervention, we help children build stronger literacy, numeracy, learning, and executive functioning skills in a supportive and engaging environment.

Our goal is simple: to help children experience success, develop confidence, and reach their full potential.

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What is Educational Therapy?

Educational Therapy combines specialised teaching approaches with an understanding of how children learn.

It is designed for children who are finding learning more difficult than expected, whether due to specific learning difficulties, developmental differences, attention challenges, or gaps in foundational skills.

Unlike tutoring, Educational Therapy focuses on understanding the underlying skills required for learning and building those foundations through structured, evidence-based intervention.

We don't simply help children complete schoolwork. We help them develop the skills and strategies needed to become more capable, independent, and confident learners.

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Could Educational Therapy Help My Child?

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Educational Therapy may be beneficial if your child:

✅ Struggles with reading, spelling, writing, or mathematics

✅ Avoids homework or becomes upset during school tasks

✅ Finds it difficult to remember instructions

✅ Has difficulty maintaining attention during learning activities

✅ Takes much longer than peers to complete tasks

✅ Has gaps in foundational literacy or numeracy skills

✅ Experiences low confidence or frustration with learning

✅ Has dyslexia, dyscalculia, ADHD, autism, or other learning difficulties

✅ Needs support developing independence, organisation, or study skills

Early intervention can make a significant difference. The earlier challenges are identified and supported, the easier it is to build strong foundations for future learning.

 

How Educational Therapy Helps

 

Our Educational Therapy program is tailored to each child's individual strengths, challenges, interests, and learning profile.

We support children to develop:

Literacy Skills

• Reading accuracy and fluency

• Spelling

• Phonological awareness

• Decoding and encoding skills

• Reading comprehension

 

Written Language Skills

• Sentence structure

• Written expression

• Vocabulary development

• Organisation of ideas

• Written confidence

Numeracy Skills

• Number knowledge

• Mathematical concepts

• Problem-solving

• Mathematical reasoning

• Confidence with mathematics

 

Learning and Executive Functioning Skills

• Attention and concentration

• Working memory

• Organisation

• Planning

• Task completion

• Independent learning skills

 

What Happens During Sessions?

Educational Therapy sessions are individualised and designed to be both engaging and effective.

Each session may include:

• Explicit teaching of literacy or numeracy skills

• Multisensory learning activities

• Memory and attention-building strategies

• Guided practice with immediate feedback

• Activities tailored to your child's learning style

• Confidence-building opportunities and positive reinforcement

We regularly monitor progress to ensure intervention remains targeted and effective.

Families also receive practical strategies and home practice activities to help reinforce learning between sessions.

 

Our Approach

 

At Healthy Young Minds, we believe children learn best when they feel safe, supported, and successful.

Our approach is:

Individualised

Every intervention plan is tailored to the child's unique needs.

Evidence-Based

We use structured programs supported by educational research.

Strengths-Focused

We recognise and build upon each child's strengths while addressing areas of difficulty.

Collaborative

We work closely with families, schools, and other professionals where appropriate.

Neurodiversity-Affirming

We celebrate different ways of thinking and learning while helping children develop skills that support success in everyday life.

 

Educational Therapy Programs

We use structured, evidence-based intervention programs that have been extensively researched and shown to support children with a wide range of learning needs.

Spell Links

Supports reading and spelling development through phonological awareness, decoding, encoding, and word study.

Sentence and SQ Programs

Supports sentence construction, written expression, and the development of more organised written language.

Math-U-See

Builds conceptual understanding of mathematics using a systematic, hands-on approach.

Understanding Assessments

Before commencing Educational Therapy, we complete a placement assessment to understand your child's current skill level and determine the most appropriate starting point for intervention.

 

Placement Assessment (Essential)

The placement assessment helps us:

• Identify strengths and areas of need

• Determine skill gaps

• Select appropriate intervention programs

• Establish realistic learning goals

• Track progress over time

 

Standardised Educational Assessment (Optional)

A standardised assessment compares your child's performance to other children of the same age and may be useful for diagnostic purposes, school planning, or monitoring long-term progress.

While helpful in some situations, it is not required to begin intervention.

We use a combination of ongoing progress monitoring and periodic assessment to ensure therapy remains responsive to your child's changing needs.

 

Educational Therapy and NDIS

Supporting Participation, Independence, and Everyday Learning

Educational Therapy may support NDIS participants to develop the functional learning skills required for greater independence and participation at home, school, and in the community.

Our intervention focuses on areas such as:

• Attention and concentration

• Memory skills

• Organisation and planning

• Functional literacy

• Functional numeracy

• Learning independence

• Confidence and self-advocacy

Sessions are personalised to align with individual NDIS goals and are delivered by experienced registered teachers who understand the needs of neurodiverse learners.

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Placement Assessments

Literacy Placement Assessment

(1.5 to 2 hours)

• Feedback session included

• Summary report included

Maths Placement Assessment

(1 hour)

• Feedback session included

• Summary report included

 

Educational Therapy Fees

$150 per hour

NDIS Participants: Billed at current NDIS rates

 

Every Child Can Learn

Every child deserves the opportunity to experience success.

When learning becomes difficult, children can begin to believe they are incapable or "not smart enough." With the right support, however, children often develop skills they never thought possible.

Whether your child is struggling with reading, writing, mathematics, attention, memory, organisation, or confidence, our team is here to help.

Together, we can build stronger foundations, develop practical learning strategies, and help your child feel capable, confident, and empowered to thrive.

 

Ready to Get Started?

If you have concerns about your child's learning, attention, memory, or academic progress, we'd love to help.

Contact our team today to discuss your child's needs and learn whether Educational Therapy may be the right next step.

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To request an appointment, fill out our Educational Therapy Intake Form 

 

or if you have further questions, click here;

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​Is Educational Therapy Covered by My Child's NDIS Plan?

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