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

Occupational Therapy

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

Physical Therapy

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)

Speech and Language Therapy