Physical and Occupational Therapy

FUSD Physical and

Occupational Therapy

Physical and Occupational Therapists can provide the Special Needs Student at your school with the following:

Screening and assessments which provide the basis for enhancing the educational programming.
Use of adaptive/assistive equipment and application of braces, splints, and prosthetic devices.
Positioning for optimal learning.
Selected activities of daily living to enhance the educational program.
Transitioning to a new school or workplace.

We can also provide the student's educational team with:

Assistance to understand the different considerations that must be given to children with disabilities.
A communication network with educational staff, administrators, the medical community, caregivers, and other students for a more effective learning environment.
Effective use of adaptive classroom design and equipment.
PTs- lifting, carrying, and transfer techniques which prevent injury to students and staff.
OTs - selected activities for improving oral-motor control.

Direct and consultative serve to address specific areas of need:

For OTs

For PTs

Functional motor skills within the educational environment, including the classroom, in the lunchroom, or in the restroom.
Safe mobility on the playground, field trips, and sports events.
Removing barriers from the student's school environment.
Transfer techniques and transitional movements.

We will work closely with teachers to promote the highest level of function possible for the student while they pursue their educational goals

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Physical Therapy