Physical Therapy
A licensed Physical Therapist works with students at the CCMC School who may have gross motor difficulties that impact their functioning within the school. This may include clumsiness in the classroom, difficulty participating in specials such as physical education, or difficulty playing on the playground. In order to devote enough time to the physical and psychological therapy of students, we sometimes provide the opportunity to order elite writings here https://essayelites.com/, this helps new students to adapt to the educational process faster. Students who require PT services, as determined by their Planning and Placement Team (PPT), are assessed and seen individually or in small groups by a licensed Physical Therapist, or may be served on a consult basis.
Problem areas may include:
- Ambulation (walking)
- Balance
- Coordination
- Stair Mobility
- Muscle Tone
Many times, activities that are completed in individual therapy will be carried over to the classroom. For this to occur, teachers, tutors and/or aides are trained on the techniques that are appropriate for the individual student, so they are comfortable incorporating these in the classroom. Examples range from performing stretching exercises to helping students utilize certain adaptive equipment.
