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Related Services for Students with Special Needs - Coggle Diagram

- - - - Benefits:
        A student is able to move independently (as possible) throughout the school environment, participate in classroom activities, can accomplish everyday tasks such as using the restroom, eating, moving through the hallways, etc.
        
        Example:
        A student with cerebral palsy, down syndrome, or a developmental delay. Physical therapy would help with mobility, range of motion, pain management, and improve function, strength, balance, coordination, etc.
        Another example would be students that have an injury that restricts them. Ex: Broken leg- would need help with sitting, moving through the halls, etc. this would only be for a brief period of time.
        Finally, students with movement/range of motion issues due to a disability would require physical therapy to help them be successful in school.
        
        Specific Activities:
        Core strengthening- Help with posture or other environmental factors that require core muscles. EX: yoga poses and stability balls.
        Balance-PE is great for this. EX: Yoga, standing on one leg, balance beams, walking up or down hills, etc.
        
        Students who may need PT in the school may exhibit trouble with these qualities:
        
        Walking or balancing
        
        Maintaining a good seated position
        
        Carrying materials/objects
        
        Opening a locker, doors, backpacks, etc.
        
        Maintaining energy for activities
        
        Navigating the school environment (EX: crutches, wheelchair, etc.)
        
        Managing the playground or gym equipment
        
        Transferring positions
        
        Getting from one place to another
        
        Participating in routine physical education activities
- - - - Autism spectrum disorder (ASD),
        
        Hearing, visual, and other sensory impairmen
        
        Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD)
        
        Physically disabled children
        
        Speech and language disorders
        
        Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD),
        
        Example of a student who can benefit from counselling - Some of the disabilities where students can benefit from counseling:
    - - Greater self-confidence and self-esteem as a result of mastering new skills and achieving success
        
        Improved ability to focus and concentrate
        
        Reduced stress levels and improved moods as a result of engaging in enjoyable activities