Therapies

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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
therapist with child holding basketball
therapist with child

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)