Educational Therapy Flashcards

Educational therapy differs from tutoring primarily because it:

Answer: Addresses underlying cognitive and processing deficits that interfere with learning

Educational therapy targets the root cognitive and processing causes of learning difficulties, not just content knowledge gaps.

A student referred for dyslexia is most likely to benefit from which type of reading instruction?

Answer: Structured literacy based on Orton-Gillingham principles

Structured literacy based on Orton-Gillingham principles is the evidence-based approach specifically designed for students with dyslexia.

Educational therapists working with students with dyslexia often address executive function because:

Answer: Many students with dyslexia also have weaknesses in working memory and attention that affect learning

Working memory, attention, and organizational skills frequently co-occur with dyslexia and must be addressed for comprehensive learning support.

When an educational therapist conducts an intake assessment, the primary goal is to:

Answer: Identify the student's learning profile, strengths, and specific areas of difficulty to guide intervention

Intake assessment creates a comprehensive picture of the student's cognitive, linguistic, and academic profile to inform individualized intervention planning.

Which is a key feature of evidence-based educational therapy for dyslexia?

Answer: Explicit, cumulative, and systematic instruction

Evidence-based practice for dyslexia requires explicit teaching, cumulative review, and systematic sequencing from simple to complex patterns.

Generalization in educational therapy refers to:

Answer: The student applying learned skills in new contexts outside the therapy session

Generalization means the student can independently use new skills in real-world reading, writing, and academic tasks beyond the therapy setting.