Talking to your child's school about their therapy plan

Therapy doesn't happen in isolation — what a child practises in a session ideally gets reinforced at home and at school too. But starting that conversation with teachers can feel a little daunting if you're not sure where to begin.

Start with a simple summary, not a full report. Most teachers appreciate a short, plain-language overview: what the therapy is for, what progress looks like, and one or two specific things that would help in the classroom.

Ask your therapist for classroom-friendly strategies. Many therapists are happy to suggest small, realistic adjustments — seating position, visual cues, or extra processing time — that a teacher can actually apply day to day.

Keep the door open both ways. Ask teachers what they're noticing too. They spend hours a day with your child in a very different setting than home or the clinic, and their observations are genuinely useful.

Revisit the conversation, don't just have it once. A quick check-in once a term keeps everyone aligned as the therapy plan evolves.

A good partnership between home, therapy and school usually makes the biggest difference — not because any one piece is doing all the work, but because the same strategies get reinforced everywhere your child spends their day.

This article is general information, not a diagnosis or treatment plan. If you have a specific concern about your child or a family member, our team is happy to talk it through.