- Does your son or daughter have problems with reading or math?
- Are their grades slipping?
- Is your child not meeting expectations at school?
- Do they avoid homework or complain that they don’t like school?
- Are your child’s academic problems causing stress for them?
A variety of issues cause school problems.
Kids have academic problems for a variety of reasons. They may have a slight learning disability that has made them feel stupid. They may have perfectionistic tendencies that cause anxiety and makes them “freeze” rather than do their work. Anxiety from social situations may distract students from schoolwork, leading to academic struggles. Underlying depression can steal their desire to try or their ability to concentrate and learn.
We are experts in getting kids back on track.
From evaluation and therapy to dyslexia tutoring, our therapists and educational specialists quickly diagnose the REAL cause of your child’s learning problems. We then build them up to be the best student they can be. Our goal is to teach them that they can learn, build a belief in themselves and find joy in learning again.
If you are ready to help your child learn and perform at their full potential, call Psych Associates at 417-414-0333 or schedule your appointment online.
Children in Springfield often struggle with slipping grades, difficulty in reading or math, avoiding homework, or complaining about school. These issues might stem from undiagnosed learning disabilities (like dyslexia), perfectionism and anxiety (“freezing” instead of starting tasks), distractions due to social anxiety, or depression that reduces concentration and motivation.
At Psych Associates, therapists and educational specialists begin with an evaluation phase that may include diagnostic testing (for learning disabilities), assessment of emotional factors (anxiety, depression), observing attention issues, and reviewing school/work habits. From there they build a tailored therapy plan or tutoring support aimed at strengths as well as academic challenges.
Parents should think about therapy when school problems are ongoing, not just occasional—grades are consistently dropping, there’s avoidance of school‐related tasks, complaining about school, or the stress is causing emotional or behavioral issues. If the problems last for several months, therapy can help address not just learning gaps but also associated anxiety, self‐belief, and coping strategies.
Useful approaches include individualized tutoring for specific skills (like reading or math), building self‐esteem and a growth mindset, time management and study skills coaching, behavior interventions to improve task persistence, and therapy to address underlying emotional factors such as anxiety, depression, or perfectionism. Also, working with parents and the school can help reinforce changes in multiple contexts.
Yes. Academic struggles often go hand in hand with mental health issues—such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, or stress. In Springfield, therapy that addresses both the academic challenges and emotional or motivational blocks tends to lead to more lasting improvements. Therapy helps by giving children strategies to manage stress, improve resilience, and regain confidence in their academic abilities.