How do I know if my child needs to attend MyPath Programme or Educational Therapy ?
MyPath programme is a holistic intervention programme. If your child is under the age of 6, we would highly recommend this programme as it targets different area of needs. A child's brain forms millions of neural pathways every second. Because young children process their world through their whole body rather than distinct logical categories, addressing their physical, emotional, social, and cognitive needs simultaneously yields the most sustainable outcomes.
On the other hand, your child may only need educational therapy if they struggle with fundamental learning processes—such as reading, memory, or focus—despite putting in genuine effort and time.Unlike regular academic tuition, which re-teaches school subjects and prepares for exams, educational therapy targets underlying processing challenges that make learning hard.
Progress depends on your child's needs, consistency of therapy, and practice at home.
Some children show improvement within a few sessions, while others may require longer-term support. Your specialist will provide clear goals and regular updates.
While some children may naturally catch up as they grow, it can be difficult to know when or whether this will happen. Early support can help address challenges before they begin to affect your child’s learning, confidence, and ability to participate socially.
Consulting the therapist can provide a clearer understanding of your child’s development and whether additional support may be beneficial.
4. How to know if my child requires to be in Social skills Group?
Your child may benefit from a Social Skills Group if they find it challenging to interact with peers, take turns, share, join conversations, or understand social cues. They may also need support with managing emotions, coping with changes, or knowing how to respond appropriately in different social situations.
A Social Skills Group provides a safe and structured environment for children to practise these skills, build confidence, and develop positive relationships with peers.
Preschool teachers are observant, but they are not trained therapists. A clinical assessment goes deeper, looks at specific developmental benchmarks, and can identify subtle gaps that may not be obvious in a busy classroom. If your gut tells you something isn't right, trust it — an assessment provides clarity either way.
6. How many sessions will my child need?
The number of sessions your child may need depends on their individual needs, developmental goals, and progress over time. Some children may benefit from short-term support, while others may require ongoing intervention to build and maintain their skills.
We regularly review your child’s progress and work together with you to determine the most appropriate level and duration of support.
7.What is the difference between individual and group therapy?
Individual Therapy: One-to-one sessions are tailored specifically to your child’s needs, allowing the therapist to work closely on individual goals such as communication, learning, attention, emotional regulation, or daily living skills.
Group Therapy: Children learn and practise skills alongside peers in a structured setting. This is particularly helpful for developing social communication, turn-taking, cooperation, flexibility, emotional regulation, and peer interaction.
Both can complement each other: Some children benefit from individual therapy to build foundational skills, followed by group sessions to practise those skills in real-life social situations..
Choosing the right programme depends on what your child needs the most support with at this stage. Social Skills Group helps children become more confident in making friends, communicating, taking turns, managing emotions, and getting along with others, while the School Readiness Programme helps children prepare for school by building skills such as listening, following instructions, staying focused, independence, and early literacy and numeracy.
If you feel your child needs support in both areas, don’t worry — the two programmes can work hand-in-hand to help your child feel more confident and ready to learn.