School Based Therapy (SBT)
Our therapists help students reduce disruptive behavior and improve self-monitoring skills. Integrated as members of the school team, they serve youth in a familiar setting, offering minimal interruption to their school day.
In-school support
Therapists serve students in a familiar setting, with minimal interruption to the school day.
Therapist-teacher collaboration
Our therapists partner with teachers, school administrators and parents.
Family involvement
Family counselling plus training and support services for parents and teachers.
Integrated Learning Support
Everything you need to know about how our school-based therapists work with students, teachers and families.
Services
School-Based Therapy includes:
- Individual and group therapy
- Family counseling
- Risk assessments, as needed (suicidal or homicidal)
- Specialized training and support services for parents and teachers
- Collaboration with other community providers
- Linkage to additional community resources
Our Staff
School-Based Therapists with qualification in different level of credentialed to provide services based on their degree in occupational therapy, speech & language therapy, hippotherapy, counseling or psychology.
These creative professionals partner with teachers, school administrators and parents to develop individualized treatment plans and behavioral interventions for students.
Referral & Funding
Referral:
Teachers, guidance counselors, principals, providers or parents may refer students for these services. To make a referral or sign up, call the child's school and ask to speak with a Penawar Special Learning Center (PSLC) School-Based Therapist.
Funding:
Services may be funded by private insurance, Majlis Agama Islam Johor, Lembaga Zakat Selangor, Majlis Agama Islam Wilayah Persekutuan, Yayasan Warisan Anak Selangor or self-pay.
How Do I Know Which Service or Therapist My Child Needs?
Many of our services overlap and our therapists offer a range of different approaches to suit the needs of different children and their circumstances.
Conditions and Difficulties We Can Help With
- Developmental delays in speech, language, learning or potty training
- Specific language impairments
- Attention and listening problems
- ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
- ASD (Autistic Spectrum Disorder)
- Dyspraxia
- Sensory processing difficulties
- Behavioural problems
- Anger management issues
- Family relationship problems
- Phobias
- Eating disorders
- Stress or anxiety
- Panic attacks
- Poor performance at school
- Bullying or friendship issues
- Trouble sleeping or excessive sleepiness
- Complaining of physical symptoms such as headache or stomach ache, despite a clean bill of health from the doctor
- Difficulty adapting to changes in family circumstances such as moving house, adoption and fostering, new siblings, step-parents or step-siblings
Bring PSLC support to your child's school
Talk to our team about school-based therapy, or book a session online with TherapyNET.