FAQs

Educational therapy focuses on simultaneously remediating academic challenges, while targeting the underlying cognition. LFA provides a specific therapy plan, which allows our Therapeutic Tutors to better individualize every session.

Orton-Gillingham is a structured literacy approach that is explicit in its teaching to help build foundational skills needed to build a sound and symbol connection. Barton Reading and Spelling utilizes an Orton-Gillingham approach to reading and spelling, because it is explicit, multisensory, sequential and mastery-based.

The first step is for one of our Directors to complete an initial intake call to gather more information and determine the appropriate screening.

No, if you would like to end services, we require a minimum of two weeks notice.

No, LFA cannot provide a formal diagnosis.

Yes, we can assist you in finding outside providers after completing the screening process. This ensures you get the best possible support tailored to your needs.

Yes, we encourage a collaborative effort to provide a learner with consistent and continued support.

Yes, we provide a Scholarship Rate for families with financial need. Enrollment in this program is at the discretion of LFA and includes specific requirements.

We provide services to learners ages five through adult.

Our Therapeutic Tutors receive 100 hours of training, which includes observations and coteachings. They have at least a Bachelor’s degree with their profiles and qualifications found on our website.

Yes, your child will generally have the same tutor each week. At most, they may work with two different Therapeutic Tutors to ensure a strong rapport, which is crucial for their growth and progress.

We provide services in our Point Loma and Scripps Ranch clinics, as well as on campus with our partnered schools in the community.

No, we do not send any additional assignments home. Our Therapeutic Tutors may send visuals and flashcards that better help students generalize their skills, but they will never have any homework to complete.