School-Based OT |
Occupational Therapy
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School-Based Model Educational Benefit: Specifically designs OT services to help a child benefit
directly from their educational program.
Student Role: Focuses on supporting kids to perform as the best students they
can be within the school environment.
Targeted Deficits: Services only address deficit areas that directly relate back to
and impact the student's education.
workload model A comprehensive approach encompassing all activities that support students
both directly and indirectly.
OT/OTA Intradisciplinary Collaboration Annual Planning:Meet at the beginning of the school year to establish goals
and plan collaboration.
Schedule Alignment: Attempt to align schedules so OTs and OTAs are on the
same campuses at the same time.
Periodic Meetings: Discuss student caseloads, Order necessary equipment,
Resolve student / teacher / parent issues, Conduct case study discussions
Special Education 1. Evaluation:
-Student is referred for a Special Education Evaluation, OT may or may not be
part of this process
2. IEP Formation:
-Admission Review & Dismissal (ARD) Committee determines eligibility,
Individualized Education Program (IEP) is formed
3. Related Service:
-OT provides services in the IEP as a Related Service
IDEA Legal Definition "Related services means transportation and such developmental, corrective,
and other supportive services as are required to assist a child with a disability
to benefit from special education."
OT School Mandate IDEA explicitly defines Occupational Therapy (OT) in the school setting as a
Related Service.
OT in the Schools: Qualified Services Means services provided by a qualified occupational therapist
OT in the Schools: Scope & Core Focus A) functional restoration
B) independent living
C) early prevention
Occupational Therapy
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, Terms in this set (56)
School-Based Model Educational Benefit: Specifically designs OT services to help a child benefit
directly from their educational program.
Student Role: Focuses on supporting kids to perform as the best students they
can be within the school environment.
Targeted Deficits: Services only address deficit areas that directly relate back to
and impact the student's education.
workload model A comprehensive approach encompassing all activities that support students
both directly and indirectly.
OT/OTA Intradisciplinary Collaboration Annual Planning:Meet at the beginning of the school year to establish goals
and plan collaboration.
Schedule Alignment: Attempt to align schedules so OTs and OTAs are on the
same campuses at the same time.
Periodic Meetings: Discuss student caseloads, Order necessary equipment,
Resolve student / teacher / parent issues, Conduct case study discussions
Special Education 1. Evaluation:
-Student is referred for a Special Education Evaluation, OT may or may not be
part of this process
2. IEP Formation:
-Admission Review & Dismissal (ARD) Committee determines eligibility,
Individualized Education Program (IEP) is formed
3. Related Service:
-OT provides services in the IEP as a Related Service
IDEA Legal Definition "Related services means transportation and such developmental, corrective,
and other supportive services as are required to assist a child with a disability
to benefit from special education."
OT School Mandate IDEA explicitly defines Occupational Therapy (OT) in the school setting as a
Related Service.
OT in the Schools: Qualified Services Means services provided by a qualified occupational therapist
OT in the Schools: Scope & Core Focus A) functional restoration
B) independent living
C) early prevention
