Executive not-so-functioning?
Tired of the predictable homework battles?
EdTherapy Education Services specializes in helping students develop systems to improve how they organize, study, write, and learn. EdTherapy integrates a wide variety of high and low-tech tools and approaches to accomplish these goals. For many students, the best solution often involves a combination of the two. Outcomes frequently include attaining more control over their workloads, learning to work more efficiently, and helping mitigate schoolwork-related conflict at home. EdTherapy can help.
With separate Master's Degrees in general and special education and an in-depth understanding of the benefits -and limits- of technology tools, Dan Leibowitz is uniquely qualified to demonstrate how to integrate various technologies to improve academic outcomes. Nowhere in San Francisco can students learn about such a wide variety of technologies than at EdTherapy's office location. Providing hands-on training in a relaxed, engaging environment is a hallmark of EdTherapy's approach.
EdTherapy understands that technology is not the best solution for everyone. For some students, using daily planners, wall calendars, proven notebook systems, and other tools is the preferred route. EdTherapy offers a wide variety of proven, effective low-tech solutions for these students.
Through short-term, intensive training or ongoing tutorial support, students learn to use technology and other tools to:
Prepare for the organizational challenges of middle and high school
-and project management in general
Develop Executive Functions: Learn organize, sustain focus, and deal with problem situations
Make a plan, follow through, and complete long-term research and other written projects
Implement the "Recommendations" in psycho-educational evaluations
Study smarter: Prioritize and get more done in less time
What is EdTherapy's process?
The process typically begins with an initial consultation with parents. During this intake, various key issues are explored, all with an eye on identifying two, perhaps three initial goals. Articulating specific outcomes often involves some combination of the following:
An examination of the student's learning profile: strengths, challenges, learning style, etc...
Discussion of previous interventions and their effects
In the event there are psycho-educational or other evaluations, examination on the recommendations
Review of any patterns or themes in the student's academic history
Understanding home routines and their impact on the student's study habits.
If the client feels that Dan Leibowitz's style and approach are an effective match for the student's needs, the initial consult is followed by weekly sessions, which are typically 50-minutes. The scheduling, frequency, and duration of services are tailored according to individual client needs.
Services for parents:
Our kid's so bright but so disorganized! Which tools work and how can we help?
How to manage home use of the internet and IM.
Our child will soon be in college: what tools can set him/her up for success?
We just had an assessment done. Which technology tools can support the various "recommendations"?
Tech Tools 101: An overview of various software tools and their features.
For more information on EdTherapy's technology services, Email Dan Leibowitz, M.Ed., M. SpEd., C.E.T. or call 415.407.0234.
Phone: 415.407.0234
Inquiry@EdTherapy.com