Play is the main occupation of any child, it is their way of exploring their world and how they learn. Playing provides them with opportunities to learn skills related to building relationships with others, how to manipulate their body and objects, and the purpose and function of objects. It builds dexterity, coordination, physical, cognitive and […]
What is occupational therapy and what do they do with my kid? Most people do not have a true understanding what occupational therapists due simply because the range and scope of things they can work on are almost endless. Essentially, occupational therapists help you perform and complete any occupations you do. Occupations are defined as
What is an Individualized Education Plan and as a parent what do I need to pay attention to? An IEP is an individualized education plan. It is a document that summarizes the school’s team findings from the ETR, the goals the team will be working on and how your child will receive those services. The
Evaluation Team Report: A School’s Report on Findings from an Evaluation of Student Needs What exactly is an ETR? An ETR is basically a typed report of all of the findings from testing that was done on your child. It is comprised of a planning form, individual summary, team summary and eligibility page. The planning
My child just turned 3 and no longer qualifies for services, now what? If you are receiving services through the state for early intervention, your team should automatically make a referral to your local public school. Public schools are required by law to evaluate children who receive early intervention services prior to them turning 3
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What is the difference between outpatient, private, and Help Me Grow therapies? OUTPATIENT Outpatient therapy for children is typically associated with a hospital, clinic or medical practice. They take on a medical approach to therapy. Your doctor can provide you with a referral for a specific therapy which you can use to set up an
What’s the next step if you suspect your child has a disability or they have just been diagnosed with one YOU SUSPECT A DISABILITY First, breath. This is generally a long process with many steps. Second, if you believe your child may have a disability or delay the next step is to reach out to