Physical Therapists:
Contact: Natalie Unes, Physical Therapist
Physical Therapy | School based Physical Therapists are members of a multidisciplinary school team promoting motor development and the student’s participation in everyday routines and activities that are a part of his or her academic program. The PT designs and performs therapeutic interventions including compensation, remediation and prevention strategies and adaptations, focusing on functional mobility and safe, efficient access and participation in educational activities and routines in natural learning environments. School based Physical Therapy is provided to support students age 3-21 who have a disability that interferes with their educational performance and ability to benefit from their educational program. |
Physical Therapy in School Settings
Physical therapy (PT) is one of the related services under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and is provided to support the Individualized Education Program (IEP) for students ages 3-21, who have a disability that interferes with their educational performance and ability to benefit from their education program. When the student’s IEP identifies PT as a needed resource, physical therapists will be integrated as members of a multidisciplinary school team. Using their unique expertise in movement and function, PTs ensure a free and appropriate education for students with disabilities to prepare them for further education, employment, and independent living. The school-based PT promotes motor development and the student’s participation in everyday routines and activities that are a part of his or her program.
The PT designs and performs therapeutic interventions, including compensation, remediation and prevention strategies and adaptations, focusing on functional mobility and safe, efficient access and participation in educational activities and routines in natural learning environments.
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Specific Roles and Responsibilities include:
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Functioning as a consultant to other school personnel, parents, and students to coordinate the delivery of physical therapy services, which may include:
Physical Therapists are integral members of the school-based teams that ensure a free and appropriate education for students with disabilities and prepare them for further education, employment and independent living.
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Natalie Unes - Physical Therapist 309-443-2118 ext 5008
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