Re: PT and OT in schools

[Guest guest]

Our schools don't offer PT or OT. I can't wrap my brain around the idea of the

school giving kids these services. How can this even work?

[Guest guest]

California doesn't offer PT or OT at any school IEP or not. I wonder what

other states don't offer OT or PT?

[Guest guest]

We do have speech in California. Thank goodness because Adam really needed it.

[Guest guest]

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Our schools offer PT and OT and speech, here in Orlando as well.

They usually pull students out of classes that are either non-

academic, or classes the student is really good in... sometimes it

is done in designated classrooms on campus and sometimes the

students are afforded the programs at other facilties than their own

schools.

Speech was great for both of my boys...

PT and OT for has been not easy to achieve through the

schools and they even admit that the programs are not the greatest -

we chose to keep our private therapists and our insurance covers

most of it. We've been lucky so far in that we haven't had to

continue either with much longevity...I've been taught all of the

excercises by both the PT and OT and we do alot at home.

[Guest guest]

Hi

My son who is seven recieves PT and OT during the school year. In order to get

the services you have to have an Individual Education Plan in place for your

child. You request it through the school district. If your child's CMT is

impacting his learning such as having trouble in gym class, not being able to

keep up during the walk to the library or during a fire drill you have the right

to services. It is school based therapy. How to have better balance, tricks

not to fatigue so easy, how to hold a pencil so you don't have cramping etc...

The school is obligated to make adjustments to your child's day. Call your

department of Special Services. We live in New Jersey, but as far as I know

every public school works the same way. You do have to submit a letter stating

how you feel your child's disability is impacting his learning. I hope this has

helped.

Jeannie

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I live in Los Altos, CA and when my son went to public school (3

years ago), I was not able to get him PT, but I did manage getting

OT sessions for him, not without a battle. " Parents Helping Parents "

was a great resource for me. And Yohan did have an IEP, which helped

immensely.

Hope this helps,

[Guest guest]

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) was enacted to

ensure a free and appropriate education (FAPE) to qualified disabled

persons. IDEA defines FAPE as " special education and related services "

that are provided at public expense and supervision. Physical,

Occupational, Speech, etc., are all related services. If your child is

diagnosed with a disability, they have the right to an Individualized

Education Plan (IEP), which will include related services or any

accomodations or modifications they may need. If you suspect your child has a

disability, you can request a FREE evaluation through your school district even

if they don't have a dx. I recommend having a doctor's diagnosis and records if

possible.

http://idea.ed.gov/explore/home <http://idea.ed.gov/explore/home>

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M. Green