Occupational/Physical Therapy (OT/PT) services are provided in the school setting to assist the student in accessing educational services and to benefit from their educational program. Therapists do not try to cure the student's disability, but to assist them to function safely in the school setting and access school activities as much as possible. IEP goals are developed for accessing core curriculum and educational environments, including playground and lunchroom. These goals are worked on by classroom staff in consultation with the Therapist. Therapists share their knowledge and skills with school personnel to ensure that OT and PT interventions are educationally appropriate and functional.
Many districts hire their own therapists, others contract with the SELPA for provision of OT and or PT services.
SEE THE TAB AT LEFT FOR OT AND PT RESOURCES