Academic intervention
Build skills for the way your child learns
One-to-one support with reading, writing, math, study skills and executive functioning, tailored to your child’s learning needs.
Focused learning support
A plan with your child’s needs in mind
Academic intervention means working on specific learning skills through planned lessons and practice. Bright Lights combines individual instruction with progress checks and psychologist oversight.
Support can also include tools and routines that help students use their skills in everyday schoolwork.
Skills we can work on
Reading and writing
Reading words, spelling, reading smoothly, understanding text, planning ideas and written work.
Math
Number skills, calculations, word problems and other areas of school math.
Executive functioning and study skills
Getting started, planning tasks, managing time and preparing for tests.
Learning tools
Assistive technology such as text-to-speech, speech-to-text and typing support can make schoolwork more accessible.
What to expect
Start with your child’s learning needs
One-on-one intake
Discuss your child’s needs, goals, and a proposed support plan with the Academic Intervention Coordinator.
First sessions
Get to know the interventionist and explore your child’s current skills.
Follow an individual plan
Sessions focus on agreed goals, with progress checks to guide support.
Session options
30-minute sessions
$80
Per session.
60-minute sessions
$160
Per session.
Ask which session length fits your child. Contact the clinic for the fee and length of your intake with the Academic Intervention Coordinator, and confirm session fees and payment details before booking.
Questions about learning support
Does the Academic Intervention program include homework?
Homework is not part of the Academic Intervention process. When home practice is suggested, activities are brief and low-pressure. They aim to build confidence rather than add extra work.
Does academic intervention support classroom learning?
Sessions build skills that help with schoolwork while focusing on your child’s learning needs. This may mean building foundational skills before moving toward grade-level tasks.
How is my child’s progress measured?
We use Curriculum-Based Measurement (CBM) tools: short checks of reading fluency, samples of written work, and math calculations. The results help us see how well the program is working and adjust it to your child’s needs.
How is Academic Intervention different from tutoring?
Tutoring focuses on homework or test preparation. Academic Intervention builds specific skills for long-term learning, such as reading fluency, written expression, math reasoning and executive functioning. Teaching is structured and based on research. Progress is closely monitored through ongoing assessment and observation.
Can parents be involved in the intervention process?
Yes. Parents receive progress reports twice a year. You can share observations, ask questions and discuss your child’s progress with the interventionist. Where appropriate, we can also suggest ways to practise skills at home.
Who works with my child?
Trained Academic Interventionists with backgrounds in education and/or psychology lead the sessions. Your child’s intervention plan is developed with oversight from a registered psychologist.
Does my child need an assessment first?
Contact the clinic to discuss what information is needed. If you have a previous assessment or school recommendations, ask how these can guide support.
Are there resources we can use at home?
Our resource library includes reading practice and tools for homework and organization. Browse parent resources.
Let’s talk about learning
Ask about support for the skills your child is working on.