Physical Therapists (PT) and Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA) contribute to the educational team by enhancing students’ abilities to profit from their educational experiences and to access the general education curriculum.

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The purpose of physical therapy is to help students gain functional school mobility and assess the need for gross motor equipment and accommodations that may be required for the student to access the school environment.

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Physical therapists evaluate and design therapeutic educational interventions in the areas of motor development, movement and mobility skills, balance, coordination and self-care. Direct and/or consultative intervention by the physical therapists and physical therapy assistants may be considered for student support.