Related Services
Speech Language Therapy
Speech Language Therapy helps students develop communication skills, including understanding language and expressing their thoughts and ideas. Goals may address:
- Auditory processing (understanding and using the sounds of language)
- Phonological skills (organizing speech sounds)
- Comprehension (understanding language)
- Articulation (forming clear sounds in speech)
- Feeding and Swallowing
- Social language skills (communication with peers)
- Multiple modes of communication (using assistive technology)
Occupational Therapy
School occupational therapy helps students maintain, improve, or restore their ability to participate in all education-related activities. Some goals of occupational therapy include:
- Improving muscle and joint function
- Enhancing motor skills like writing, speaking, and hand-eye coordination
- Developing sensory and perception skills
- Boosting cognitive and social-emotional abilities
- Activities focus on helping students become more independent in their daily tasks and participation at school, such as in the classroom, bathroom, cafeteria, and playground.
- Occupational therapists may also use assistive technology to support students.
Physical Therapy
Physical therapy focuses on improving gross motor skills and independence in different situations. Physical therapists help students by:
- Helping them participate in various school activities by addressing issues with muscles, nerves, or breathing.
- Using different methods such as supporting students with body structure problems, suggesting changes to tasks, recommending tools to help, and adjusting the surroundings.
- Supporting students with using assistive technology devices.
Counseling
Counseling in school aims to help students stay safe, comfortable, focused, and effective in their academic surroundings. Counselors assist students by:
- Encouraging positive behaviors
- Helping with behavior assessments and intervention plans
- Offering mindfulness exercises