School-Based Therapy

Occupational therapists in the school system are focused on supporting a child’s overall ability to participate as successfully and fully as possible in the school environment.

These areas include activities of daily life, such as self-care, leisure, social emotional learning, executive functioning, fine motor skills and handwriting.

In schools, occupational therapists assist with transition services to provide support and guidance to students with disabilities as they prepare to transition from high school to the workplace. This helps individuals as they transition into a successful and productive adult life.

Occupational therapists offer early intervention services for children from birth to 3 years of age who have:

• Developmental delays.
• A diagnosed disability.
• Concerns that have a high likelihood of causing a developmental delay at the state’s discretion, through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, a federal law that ensures children with verified needs receive the supports they need to access and benefit from educational activities.