Therapies
Occupational Therapy
- Qualified therapists who understand special education law and implement best practices based on current research
- Evaluates students, collects data, interprets results, develops evaluation results and IEP goals when applicable
- Develops interventions to meet the student’s individual fine motor need
- Collaborates and consults with staff and parents to ensure the student’s educational plan is implemented as written
- Provides assistance in the identification of the adaptive equipment, environmental modifications and alternative methods necessary to support a child’s functioning
- Therapists understand the difference between school-based and clinical-based therapy
- A variety of delivery models are available including individual, group, and consultation services
Physical Therapy
- Provides quality therapists with an understanding of special education mandates
- Designs and adapts equipment to improve postural support, facilitates functional movement and increases independence within the school environment
- Conducts evaluations and creates goals to improve gross motor movement
- Provides therapeutic educational interventions for motor development, mobility and movement skills, balance, strength and coordination
- Collaborates with district and medical personnel to develop a plan based on the performance data
Speech and Language
- Provides therapy designed to improve communication disorders as they affect educational performance
- Maintains compliance with federal and state special education laws
- Provides assessment and diagnostic services to identify student delays in speech and language
- Collaborates with district personnel, parents and other providers to develop interventions
- Provides professional development support to district personnel as needed for speech and language communication
- Creates Individual Educational Plans for students with speech and language delays
Benefits:
- Networks with other therapists, district personnel, other related service providers
- Services are provided to students and districts on an as needed basis (full-time or part-time)