Services Available
Physical Therapy
Physical therapists provide a wide array of services within the school setting. They bring expertise in the realms of child development, orthopedic (bone and body alignment) development and neurological and brain systems that govern motor control, sensory awareness and feedback, and emotional regulation and behavior. Additionally, they promote an environment conducive to the facilitation of developmental motor skills. They work to:-Facilitate gross motor skills, including walking, standing and sitting up by providing exercises and activities to enhance general strength and endurance as well as body and extremity control;-Maximize posture, balance and coordination and utilize standing or seated positioning devices to improve student performance and prevent deformities;-Facilitate specific motor skills necessary for participation in physical education;-Ensure student’s physical safety and access to their environment and the community;-Enhance vocational and transitional skills;Support educational teams and staff.
Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants in the school environment support the student’s ability to participate in expected daily school routines, activities or “occupations” by supporting academic achievement, promoting positive behaviors necessary for learning and preparing students for life after graduation. Occupational therapy providers assist the educational team in addressing both mental and physical health in collaboration with a variety of partners, including students and parents.
Speech Therapy
Our Speech-language pathologists work to prevent, assess, diagnose and treat speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication and swallowing disorders in children. In addition, speech-language pathologists provide training and education to families,caregivers and other professionals. Additionally, they provide counseling, consultative services and work collaboratively with professionals in the educational arena to determine supports and services for the whole child.