Developmental Tutoring for Neurodivergent Children
Helping children who learn differently thrive with individualised tutoring — building confidence, engagement, and skills that last beyond the classroom.
Why Some Kids Struggle — And How Support Changes Everything
Learning challenges aren’t just “keeping up with the class.” They can show up as:
Avoiding schoolwork or becoming easily overwhelmed
Difficulty staying focused or following multi-step tasks
Frustration, shutdowns, or low confidence
Knowing answers but struggling to show them
At Developmental Tutoring in Perth, we do more than traditional tutoring. With years of behavioural experience supporting neurodivergent learners, we break tasks down in ways that make sense for each child — helping them feel capable, confident, and ready to learn.
Our approach doesn’t just improve school performance — it strengthens engagement, self-regulation, and long-term learning habits.
Some signs your child might need developmental support:
Avoids tasks that feel overwhelming
Struggles to focus, follow instructions, or stay organised
Becomes frustrated, anxious, or shuts down
Knows answers but can’t show them
Loses confidence or motivation
If you feel your child would benefit from tailored support that goes beyond homework help, please get in touch.
Individualised Tutoring Plans for Primary-Aged Children
At Developmental Tutoring, every child receives a learning plan designed around how they learn, not just what they need to know.
We specialise in:
Learning to Read – starting with phonics and decoding foundations, progressing to fluent, confident reading
Reading Comprehension – understanding and applying meaning from text
Writing Skills – starting with letter formation, progressing to sentence structure, and building into full story writing
Fine Motor Skills – developing hand strength, coordination, and control
Numeracy – developing practical maths skills with confidence
With years of behavioural experience, we break learning into achievable steps, helping children build confidence, focus, independence, and engagement.
We don’t just teach subjects — we teach children how to approach learning with confidence and capability.
We adapt to any learning challenge your child encounters, providing structured, personalised support that builds both skill and self-belief.
What We Believe
At Developmental Tutoring, we are dedicated to helping children succeed — academically, socially, and personally. We take pride in guiding children to reach beyond their perceived limitations, gently challenging them to achieve their goals and build lasting confidence.
Every child deserves support that promotes self-esteem, self-belief, and independence, tailored to how they learn best.
At Developmental Tutoring, we aim to empower your child to approach learning with confidence and participate fully in the classroom.
- Lucy Ketjen