Understanding School Based Therapy

School based therapy is provided to give children with disabilities and delays improved access to education and to help each child reach their educational potential. CARE for Children provides School Based Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy for every school district in McKean County. School-based therapy services are not curative or rehabilitative in nature. They are not intended to maximize function but to support the student so he can access his education.

The role of the Physical Therapist (PT) and the Occupational Therapist (OT) is to integrate therapeutic strategies and interventions that coordinate with the student’s curriculum, rather than providing related services as a “special subject” during the school day. Therapy services provide support and adaptations to allow function in the school.

Depending on individual needs, a student may only require services for a specific duration. As the student’s ability to participate in the school environment improves and challenges are overcome, the team will determine if service should be less frequent, consultative or discontinued. School Based Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy are two of the core services CARE for Children provides in our efforts to “improve the lives of children of all abilities”.

Collaboration between Educators, Therapists, and Families

For the student that experiences challenges in school because of a disability, delay, or injury it is essential for everyone to work together and follow through in the classroom, during the therapy session, and at home to meet the child’s educational goals.

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CARE for Children · P.O. Box 616, 20 Russell Boulevard, Bradford, PA 16701 · (814) 362-4621