|  Physical
Therapy
PT Supervisor
Cynthia Aridas
CAridas@schools.nyc.gov
Tel: 917-256-4277
Physical
Therapy emphasizes physical function and independence
in various settings including the classroom, bathroom,
gym, staircase, playground and transitions between
settings. Physical therapy uses manual/handling techniques,
exercise and sensory processing activities to maintain,
improve or restore function including gross motor
development (e.g. mobility, ambulation, posture),
neuromotor status (e.g. muscle tone, strength, balance,
coordination), motor planning and negotiating the
environment.
Physical
Therapy also promotes function by adapting the environment,
providing and maintaining seating, positioning,
assistive technology and mobility equipment and
by monitoring and managing orthoses and prostheses.
In an effort to guide our schools when purchasing assistive
technology we have compiled a recommendations
for programmatic equipment devices for
the 6:1:1 and 12:1:4 classes. If you are looking
for ideas for software to purchase please email Susan
Abdulezer and request the adaptive software DVD
that features clips from 25 software titles. For
additional advice email Karen
Gorman.
Physical
Therapy may be recommended for a student whose physical
needs require such services and/or impede access to
their educational program. These students may demonstrate
skills that are below expectations commensurate with
the student's total profile including cognitive development
which adversely affects school performance. A physician's
referral is required for a student to receive Physical
Therapy services. The frequency and duration of services
is determined by the IEP Team in collaboration with
the evaluating therapist.
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