Our physical therapist does provide the following types of interventions & supports, based on collaborative team decisions:
· Assess the need for specialized equipment including adaptive chairs, standers, alternate positioning device, and bathroom equipment.
· Train school staff on proper lifting and body mechanics and use of specialized equipment.
· Provide training to students and school staff on mobility in the school setting, which includes walking, managing stairs, ramps, curbs, change in terrain, hallways, and in the classroom setting.
· Provide strategies to promote access to school related activities, such as field trips, extra-curriculum activities, and community based instruction, and vocational training.
· Assess students’ ability to keep up with peers (tires easily, reduce endurance)
· Assess the students ability to access playground or gym equipment
· Provide instruction on wheelchair mobility, transfer training, and toileting.
· Improve gross motor development which impact their school performance
Our physical therapist may also work on the following activities:
· Coordination activities
· Sensory processing such as obstacle course, swings, and jumping
· Balance activities
· Strengthening and stretching exercises
· Gross motor skills for physical education and recess
· Therapeutic exercises