The suggestion for a screening can come from a parent or from the Student Support Team at Martin School.
The Student Support Team at Martin School consist of a variety of school professionals that can include the vice principal, school psychologist, speech and language pathologist, special education teacher, regular education teacher, interventionist and school adjustment counselors. This step in the referral process is crucial as it allows the teacher to present her /his concerns to the entire Student Support Team. This interdisciplinary approach allows for strategic planning for the child's education and to provide immediate recommendations and accommodations to the classroom teacher.
During the meeting the Student Support Team will decide if a school based occupational therapy screening is warranted. Your child may be referred for a school based occupational therapy screening/ evaluation if they are having difficulties in the regulation or motor domain that are impacting their ability to access the curriculum.
If a screening is warranted, the parent will then receive a form to sign giving the Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) permission to formally screen your child. This may involve your child being removed from the general education setting to participate in the screening, no child will be screened or removed from class without he permission from the parent/guardian. Following the screening, the OTR/L will discuss the finding and results with you and the team. If further testing is warranted the evaluation process will be initiated.