Language-based learning differences wear many faces.

From reversing letters to losing track of steps in a math problem; from messy handwriting or spelling the same word differently every time to struggles with memorizing addition or multiplication facts — a language-based learning difference may be the reason your child can’t seem to keep up despite trying hard. Recognizing the signs is the first step.

NILD Educational Therapy can help.

NILD Educational Therapy is an IDA-accredited program supporting students with dyslexia, ADHD, and learning differences. Founded in 1982, the National Institute for Learning Development (NILD) has spent over 40 years developing and refining an evidence-based therapy model used by certified practitioners around the world. Their evidence-based approach is recognized by the International Dyslexia Association (IDA) and used worldwide.

NILD Educational Therapy targets the root causes of language-based learning differences — not just the symptoms. Real, lasting brain change takes time and commitment, and educational therapy is designed for exactly that. This is not a quick fix — it’s a long-term investment in how your child thinks, learns, and grows.

NILD Educational Therapy builds the thinking skills that make learning stick. Through Socratic questioning and inductive reasoning, students learn to discover answers rather than receive them — strengthening critical thinking from the inside out. Targeted strategies address specific weaknesses in reading, writing, math, and higher-order thinking, while building the confidence and academic fluency that carry students forward.

Length: 45-minute sessions
Frequency: 2 sessions/week
Format: in-person
Cost: $89/session
Initial Intake + Materials Fee: $99 (one-time)
12-Week Therapy Block Cost: $2,136
Week 13 Assessment Cost: $249
13-Week Cycle Total Cost: $2,385

  • One-to-one therapy sessions with an NILD-certified educational therapist
  • Informal assessment of cognitive, perceptual, and academic skills
  • An individualized therapy plan targeting cognition, perception, academics, and emotional development
  • At home practice to reinforce and extend in-session learning
  • Ongoing communication with parents and classroom teachers
  • A written progress report and parent conference at the end of each 13-week cycle

Length: 60-minute sessions
Frequency: 2 sessions/week
Format: in-person
Cost: $109/session
Initial Intake + Materials Fee: $99 (one-time)
12-Week Therapy Block Cost: $2,616
Week 13 Assessment Cost: $249
13-Week Cycle Total Cost: $2,865

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This handbook covers what families need to know about dyslexia — from recognizing early signs to navigating assessments, teaching approaches, accommodations, and self-advocacy. The resources inside are relevant at every stage, from elementary school through college.  Because dyslexia looks different in every child, early identification matters. The sooner a child is evaluated and receives the right instruction, the better the outcome.

Download a copy of this handbook.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Who is a good candidate for NILD Educational Therapy?

This program is a strong fit for students who struggle with higher-order processing, verbal or written expression, auditory or visual processing, attention, working memory, or executive functioning. Students do not need a formal diagnosis of dyslexia (or LBLD) or psycho-educational assessment to begin.

We work with students individually in grades 6–12 and beyond, in-person in Roswell, GA.  Currently, we do not offer virtual or group educational therapy services.

Traditional tutoring focuses on re-teaching academic content. NILD Educational Therapy targets the underlying cognitive and perceptual skills that make learning difficult in the first place. The goal is to build a student’s capacity to think, reason, and learn independently — so gains carry over into the classroom and beyond.

We offer both — and they complement each other well. Families who add math, ELA, and/or academic coaching to an educational therapy program receive a discounted rate. Having the same provider for both means instruction is coordinated and consistent — no gaps, no mixed messages. Your child’s tutor already knows how they think, where they get stuck, and which strategies work best. That knowledge carries directly into subject-specific tutoring, so sessions build on what’s happening in educational therapy rather than working in isolation from it.

Sessions are one-on-one and follow a structured sequence of techniques including Rhythmic Writing (visual-motor integration), Gray Matter Literacy (structured reading and spelling), Buzzer (auditory-visual processing), Dictation and Copy (working memory and written expression), and Math Block (mathematical reasoning and fluency). Each technique targets multiple cognitive and academic skills simultaneously.

Students meet twice per week for 45- or 60-minute session, usually based on age.

Outside of therapy sessions, students have about an hour of practice work each week. Ideally this is spread across four days at roughly 15 minutes per day — short enough to fit into a busy morning or afternoon without becoming a battle. That said, life happens, and the work can be completed in one sitting if needed.

To make it as convenient as possible, we also offer in-center work time at no additional cost for students who prefer to complete their practice here rather than at home. Whatever keeps the routine consistent is the right answer.

Every student is different, but on average, students benefit from approximately three years of intervention, though some may need more or less depending on their specific learning needs.

Think of it this way — if a child were learning a new language, we wouldn’t expect fluency in a few months. We’d expect it to take years of consistent practice before the language felt natural and automatic. NILD Educational Therapy works the same way. The brain is literally learning to process and think differently, and that kind of change doesn’t happen overnight. The goal isn’t to patch over a problem — it’s to rewire the approach to learning at its root.

This is a meaningful commitment, and it’s worth understanding why the time investment matters. Educational therapy builds efficient learning processes — teaching students how to think rather than what to think. The goal isn’t to create dependence on support; it’s to build skills that transfer to the classroom and carry students forward independently.

Progress is monitored and reported at the end of each 13-week cycle, so families always have a clear picture of where their child stands and what comes next. Most families find that as students gain confidence and skills, the investment becomes one of the most impactful decisions they’ve made for their child’s education.

Educational therapy is a private service and operates independently from school-based plans. We don’t write IEPs or 504 plans, and schools are not required to incorporate outside services into them. However, the two can absolutely work in parallel — and often do.

The progress reports we provide at the end of each cycle document your child’s growth in reading, writing, cognitive processing, and executive functioning. Families can share these reports with their school team as supporting documentation when requesting, updating, or advocating for accommodations. In many cases, the specific skill areas we target — processing speed, working memory, written expression, auditory processing — are the same areas that IEP and 504 plans address.

If you are navigating a school plan alongside educational therapy, we are happy to communicate with your school team as appropriate to help ensure your child’s support is coordinated.

Progress is monitored throughout each session through informal and formal methods and reported at the end of each 13-week cycle.

Life happens. We adjust. Illness, school conflicts, family obligations — we understand that life with kids is unpredictable, and we work with families when things come up. Please contact us as soon as you know your child will need to miss so we can do our best to find a makeup time.

That said, consistency matters more in educational therapy than it might in traditional tutoring. The techniques we use are designed to build on each other session to session — the same way that learning a new language requires regular practice to stick. When sessions are missed frequently, it slows the process of building the automaticity and fluency that make the real difference for struggling learners. The goal is for skills like working memory, processing speed, and executive functioning to become second nature — and that kind of deep learning requires showing up regularly.

We share this not to add pressure, but because we want every family to get the most out of the investment they’re making in their child. The students who make the most progress are almost always the ones whose families prioritize consistency — even when it’s hard.

No. While a prior evaluation can be helpful, it is not required to begin services. If you are looking for a psychologist to perform a psycho-educational assessment for your child, we can provide recommendations.

Reach out by email at anna@bridge-edtherapy.com or by phone at (678) 292-8407.  You can also book an initial consultation online by clicking here.