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What is School-Based Occupational Therapy?
What is School-Based Occupational Therapy?
School-based occupational therapy (OT) supports a student’s ability to participate in and access their educational program. OT may address skills related to fine motor development, handwriting, sensory regulation, self-care, classroom participation, and use of adaptive tools or supports within the school environment.
What is School-Based Physical Therapy?
What is School-Based Physical Therapy?
School-based physical therapy (PT) supports a student’s ability to safely access and participate in their educational environment. PT may address mobility, balance, strength, positioning, transfers, and use of adaptive equipment within the school setting.
About School-Based Therapy
About School-Based Therapy
School-based OT/PT services support students in accessing and participating in their educational program. Services are provided when a student’s physical, motor, sensory, or functional needs significantly impact school participation and educational performance.
How is School-Based Different From Outpatient?
How is School-Based Different From Outpatient?
School-based OT/PT services support a student’s access to and participation in their educational program. Unlike outpatient or medical therapy, school-based services focus specifically on skills that impact school participation, educational performance, safety, and independence within the educational environment.
Areas We May Support
Areas We May Support
Handwriting and classroom tool use
Fine motor skills impacting school tasks
Mobility and safe school access
Positioning and seating
Sensory regulation impacting participation
Adaptive equipment
Self-help skills related to school routines
Supports Available for ALL Students
Supports Available for ALL Students
Many student needs can be supported through classroom strategies, accommodations, and school-wide supports without the need for occupational therapy or physical therapy services. Examples may include flexible seating, movement breaks, visual supports, adapted materials, sensory tools, handwriting supports, environmental modifications, and staff collaboration through MTSS/problem-solving teams.
Meet Our Team!
Meet Our Team!
Dr. Laura Torseth
Physical Therapist
lauratorseth@mvsd320.org
Dr. Healey Ramakrishnan OTD, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
hmiller@mvsd320.org
Alexia Kritsonis OTD, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
akritsonis@mvsd320.org
Makenzie Frid OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
mfrid@mvsd320.org
Meagan Minefee
Occupational Therapy Assistant
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Occupational Therapy Assistant
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