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Related services are
recommended by the committee on special education in
order to meet the specific needs of a student with a
disability as established in the individualized
education program (IEP). Related services may be
provided in conjunction with a regular education program
or with other special education programs and services.
Related Services include, but are not limited to:
Speech and Language Therapy
Speech-language therapy is provided to students who have
been diagnosed as having a disorder or delay in
communication (articulation, fluency, language, or
pragmatics). Speech therapy involves direct intervention
with students and consultation with teachers about the
most effective ways to facilitate the childs
communication in the class setting. Speech/language
therapy is generally provided in small groups, however
may be provided individually when needed.
Occupational Therapy (OT)
OT involves the functional evaluation of the
student and the planning and use of a program of
purposeful activities to develop or maintain adaptive
skills. Activities are designed to achieve the student
achieve maximal physical and mental functioning in his
or her daily life tasks. Fine motor/self-help skill
development, sensory processing, and functional life
skills are addressed in occupational therapy.
Evaluation, direct service, indirect service
(monitoring), and consultation are provided to assist
students in accessing the educational environment.
Physical Therapy (PT)
PT is a related special education service provided to
students in the areas of gross motor skill development,
functional mobility, positioning, and environmental
adaptations. Evaluation, direct service, indirect
service (monitoring), and consultation are provided to
assist students in accessing the educational
environment.
School Social Work
School Social Work provides counseling to students and
their families, classroom consultation, crisis
intervention, and referrals to outside agencies. School
Social Workers are often part of the assessment process
for special education students and often provides direct
and indirect services to those students. School Social
Workers consult with teachers and administrators and
participate on educational teams within our schools.
Teacher of the Deaf
The Teacher of the Deaf designs and implements
specialized instruction to meet the needs of students
with varying degrees of hearing impairments.
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