Physical Therapy (PT) - Related Services - New York City Department of Education

Home District Information Departments Applied Learning Arts Assessment Autism Counseling Educational Vision Services Early Childhood English Language Learning (ELL) Health Hearing Individualized Education Program (IEP) Inclusive Education Interpreting Services Literacy Mathematics Multiple Disabilities Occupational Therapy (OT) Office of Related and Contractual Services (ORCS) Physical Education/ Adaptive PE Physical Therapy (PT) Related Services Counseling Health Hearing Interpreting Occupational Therapy (OT) Office of Related and Contractual Services (ORCS) Physical Therapy (PT) Speech Vision Office of School Safety, PBIS and Suspensions Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Social Studies Speech Strategies, Techniques, Options, Prior to Placement (STOPP) Transition Teacher Effectiveness Technology Travel Training Family Engagement Our Schools Professional Development Events Archives	Physical Therapy (PT) Physical Therapy is one of the related services under Part B of IDEA that may be provided to support a student's Individualized Education Program. Role of the School-based Physical Therapist School-based PTs work collaboratively with the student's IEP team and participate in evaluation, program, planning, intervention, and monitoring the outcome of the intervention. School-based PTs assess the gross motor skills of students with atypical development including balance, coordination, posture, and mobility within the school environment. They identify possible architectural barriers; evaluate seating and positioning needs; provide equipment recommendations. School-based PTs help define student strengths and needs and their impact on school performance. Interventions may or may not be provided directly with the student. Collaborating with school staff to modify the student's environment and their daily school activities is always a part of school therapy. School-based PTs help train school staff on ways to incorporate interventions and practice of motor skills into the classroom schedule. Physical Therapy Service Delivery If PT is written into the IEP, services may be provided in multiple environments including the classroom, cafeteria, hallway, computer lab or gymnasium. Physical Therapy is delivered in such a way that allows the student to continue his/her daily education schedule, with the least amount of interruption possible, and the least amount of attention directed toward his/her disability. Dismissal from School Therapy The decision to discontinue therapy is made by the IEP team. This may occur when the student is no longer eligible for special education; when other members of the IEP team can provide the necessary interventions or when the student can perform school tasks without therapeutic intervention. Physical and Occupational Therapy Forms Related Services Home Adaptive Equipment Counseling Health Services Hearing Education Services Interpreting Services Occupational Therapy (OT) Office of Related and Contractual Services (ORCS) Orientation and Mobility Services Physical Therapy (PT) Speech/Language Therapy Educational Vision Services Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy Forms District 75 \| 400 First Avenue, New York, NY 10010 \| (212) 802-1500 \| Contact	Contacts Cynthia Aridas, Supervisor 400 First Avenue New York, NY 10010 917-256-4277 (T) CAridas@schools.nyc.gov