Our occupational therapy practitioners focus on helping students achieve in all school areas and activities. This type of therapy can help your child in a variety of areas: academics, play and leisure, social participation, self-care skills (Acts of Daily Living), and transition/work skills. Occupational therapy utilizes activity and environmental assessment to modify barriers and minimize barriers to participation. Occupational therapy practitioners provide a continuum of service and support to students and personnel under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the reauthorization of Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), most recently enacted as the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which includes the following:
- Participating on collaborative teams
- Partnering with districts
- Providing services for individual students in special education
- Providing services for struggling learners in general education
- Providing training and resources for school personnel and families
