Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy is a related service recommended by an educational team to support students in reaching independence in the classroom and school setting. Occupational therapy addresses the skills of the student and the educational team in the following areas:
The related service of occupational therapy utilizes various modes of support to ensure the success of the student.
- Activities to support quality of movement and posture
- Fine motor functioning
- Visual motor functioning
- Activities of daily living
- Sensory processing
- Classroom accommodations
- Program modifications
Physical Therapy
Physical therapy is a related service recommended by an IEP team to support the student's access to and participation in his/her special education program. The related service of physical therapy utilizes various modes of support to ensure the success of the student.
Physical therapy provides support in the following areas:
- Improvement in the quality of movement and posture
- Gross motor development
- Balance and coordination
- Strength and stability
- Functional posture
- Training and instruction in adapted equipment for mobility and posture
Contact Info:
Bridget Glenn, OTR/L, Coordinator of Occupational & Physical Therapy
610-459-3050 ext 1106 | bglenn@dciu.org
Cheryl Czajka, Administrative Assistant, OT & PT
610-459-3050 ext 1105| cczajka@dciu.org