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Providing thoughtful and individualized intervention services for every
child
Occupational Therapy
The Occupational Therapy department's central purpose is to promote
development and enhance educational performance skills. To do so requires a
careful analysis of the neurobiological foundations of skilled movement
control, learning and behavior. We view the child, the child's environment
and the interaction between the two in a holistic way. It is the dynamic
nature between the two that is central to our treatment philosophy.
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By observing the child's functional performance within different
environments we are better able to identify how a child receives and
interprets information from the sensory systems and then organizes that
information to meet the demands of the environment.
Through the use of purposeful activity, we provide meaningful interventions
that promote growth and development in targeted performance areas.
Physical Therapy
Physical Therapists at Lake Drive School, as in any educational setting,
work with children's physical needs that may limit their ability to receive
an education. We evaluate a student's ability to access the entire school
setting safely and efficiently including the classrooms, lunchroom,
bathroom, gym, playground and the bus.
Physical Therapists assess students by administering and interpreting tests
and measurements of neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular,
respiratory, and sensori-motor functions. Our goal is to assist students in
developing their gross motor skills for mobility and stability to function
at their best in school.
Our Program
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Comprehensive and free diagnostic evaluation
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Screening program
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Occupational therapy and physical therapy are available to every
student via one or more of the following service delivery models:
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Direct Intervention is provided in either individual or
group sessions. The location of the intervention is determined by the
task requirements. Therapy may occur in the OT/PT suite or, in cases
where practicing targeted skills in a natural context will enhance
performance, integrated into the classroom routine.
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Consultation with all support staff is an integral part of
any student's OT or PT program, including adaptations to the learning
environment. Occupational therapy services are provided weekly to
Briarcliff School and the High School.
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Monitoring of a student's continued sensory and motor
ability to meet the expectations of the educational placement is
provided.
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Home Programs are developed and instruction provided.
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Adaptive Equipment needs are assessed for all students.
These include appropriate seating as well as any materials that may
enhance educational performance skills.
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The Occupational Therapy department supports and augments
classroom instruction of written communication outputs, such as
handwriting and keyboarding.
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Our Staff
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Highly trained and licensed Occupational Therapists and Physical
Therapists
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The administration and interpretation of the Sensory Integration
and Praxis Test
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Specialized training in deafness
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Curriculum Development
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Specialty Certifications held in:
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Community Outreach Education
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Text Development
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State and National Convention Presentations
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Neurodevelopmental Therapy
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Horticulture Therapy
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Advanced training in:
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Pediatric Occupational Therapy (Board Certification)
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Sensory Integration
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Neurodevelopmental Therapy
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Myofacial Release
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Craniosacral Therapy
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Oral Motor and Feeding Therapy
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Baby Treatment
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Practical Skills Development
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Offering therapeutic intervention services:
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Early Intervention (birth through three)
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Middle School
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Elementary
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High School
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