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School Based Physical Therapy
Physical therapy is a related service provided to assist a child with a disability to benefit from special education. School physical therapy focuses on a child's ability to move as independently as possible in the school environment. The school physical therapist evaluates the child's ability to move throughout the school and to participate in classroom activities. http://sped.dpi.wi.gov/sped_phy_ther
School Based Occupational Therapy
Schools provide occupational therapy when a child with a disability requires this related service to assist the child to benefit from special education. Occupational therapists use purposeful activity to facilitate a child's active participation in self-maintenance; academic and vocational pursuits; and play or leisure activities that occur in school environments. Using direct and indirect services, as well as assistive technology and environmental modifications, school occupational therapists collaborate with parents, teachers and other educational staff to help implement a child's special education program. For information about occupational therapy in Wisconsin Administrative Code, please see chapters PI 11.24 and OT 1 through 5. http://sped.dpi.wi.gov/sped_occ_ther
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Transition Services for Students with DisabilitiesBetween the Ages of 18 and 21
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According to Wisconsin State Law, beginning at the age of 14, a student's Individualized Education Program (IEP) must contain a statement of Transition Services. This must include measurable postsecondary goals (based upon age-appropriate transition assessment) related to training, education, employment, and where appropriate, independent living skills. These goals should take into account the student's strengths, preferences, and interests.
A description of services including courses of study needed to assist the student in reaching the goals and other coordinated activities should be included. Services may include instruction, related services, community experience, integrated employment including supported employment, development of employment and other post-school adult living objectives, functional vocational evaluations, and if appropriate, the acquisition of daily living skills.
Effective transition planning is important because it helps students achieve their dreams, prevents dropout, increases graduation rates, increases enrollment in postsecondary education, and improves employment rates (source: Wisconsin Statewide Transition Initiative).
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