Let’s talk about a topic that school-based physical therapists can assist in addressing but one that may not be our primary focus … activities of daily living (ADLs). What are activities of daily living? Activities of daily living are the tasks we do day to day to take care of ourselves and to take care …
Last week we discussed accessing the school environment. This week is all about transfers! What is a transfer? In the realm of physical therapy, a transfer is the movement of an individual from one place or surface to another. For instance, think of when you stand up from a chair. In this example, you are …
One of the greatest barriers a student with physical or mental impairments can face is the inability to negotiate their school environment. A student’s inability to access their school environment directly impacts their ability to participate in their education! Title II under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), mandates state & local governments follow specific …
Hey y’all! Again, as I’ve discussed in previous blog posts, the goal of school-based physical therapy is to address physical impairments that impact a student’s ability to negotiate their school environment and participate in school activities (PE, recess, field trips, emergency drills or actual emergencies, etc.). However, there are many additional benefits of physical therapy …
Hey y’all! What are some signs that your child will need school based physical therapy services? Remember your child must have a disability or functional limitation that prevents them from participating in and accessing their education. If your child does then they may be a candidate for physical therapy services in the school setting. The …
Hey y’all! After my introduction last week you may be thinking how do physical therapy services work in the school setting? You may be familiar with the medical or clinical based model of pediatric physical therapy where delivery of services happens in the hospital, home or community settings (parks, playgrounds, daycares, etc.) in order to …
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