Occupational and Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy (OT) and Physical Therapy (PT) in the school setting help students benefit from their educational program. Therapy is designed to assist in the development of underlying skills needed for learning within the child's current educational setting. Depending on the individual, therapy may include:
- Improving gross and fine motor skills
- Sensory-motor processing
- Coordination
- Adapting environments
- Organizing and using materials appropriately
- Developing dressing and feeding skills appropriate to the learning environment
The services we provide in school are distinctly different from clinically-based, medically-necessitated treatment. Although medical conditions and/or a disability may be present, OT/PT may not be required if the student's condition does not impact his or her ability to benefit from his or her educational program. OT/PT must be educationally relevant in order to be recommended and provided in school.