Occupational & Physical Therapists
Occupational & Physical Therapy Department
Occupational therapy and physical therapy in the school setting are considered related services, which means the services may be required to enable a student to benefit from his or her educational programming.
Therapists provide consultation, direct treatment, or training for parents and school staff. Delivery of services can be provided in a large or small group, or individual setting. Consideration of a student’s performance includes skills in all areas including stairs, playground, bus and cafeteria settings.
Occupational Therapy in the school setting could include the following:
- Supporting classroom fine motor participation
- Facilitating self-help skill acquisition
- Implement sensory processing strategies as appropriate
- Collaborate with staff regarding pre-vocational or vocational needs
Physical Therapy in the school setting could include the following:
- Supporting a child’s ability to navigate the school environment, which includes traveling throughout the school building or functional sitting/positioning in the classroom
- Modifying equipment and/or the physical environment to enhance student performance
- Promoting student access to large motor activities at school, including the playground
- Educating staff about medical precautions that could affect a child’s ability to physically participate in school
If you have further questions about therapy services in the school setting, contact your child’s teacher of record, or your school’s therapist:
Occupational Therapists at HBM
- Laci Cripe
- Heather Dierckman
- Joan Goldfarb
- Tim Lyles
- Sherry Miller
- Jennifer Pratt
- Mary Rawlings
- Debbie Sullivan
- Hayley Swain
- Julie Thompson
- Gretchen Thurber
Physical Therapists at HBM
American Physical Therapy Association
American Occupational Therapy Association
To find an OT or PT in a specific school, please contact the Hamilton Boone Madison office at (317) 773-2134.