Project Description:
JFK faculty provide consultation to classroom teachers as well as integrated therapy to the children in the areas of speech language development and physical therapy, both within the classroom on a one to one basis and also in small and large group settings. Approximately 20-28 children with disabilities are served annually. LEND PT fellows spend between 2 and 6 hours weekly at the school working with each child with a disability, primarily in the development of gross motor skills. The PT fellows learn about typical classroom adaptations to facilitate motor development and also about orthotics and adaptive equipment that may be needed to support children's development.There are also opportunities to assist in social skills groups directed by a JFK SLP therapist, in which typical children provide modeling for children with needs during a mealtime at the school. Monthly progress notes (including present status, accomplishments and next steps) are written for each child with a disability, and they are given to the parents. LEND speech language fellows may also help with the planning and implementation of speech language therapy treatment to the students at Rise. Other trainees may be interested in coming to observe at the Rise School to increase their knowledge of inclusive education settings for young children with disabilities.
Keyword(s):
inclusive educational setting
Core Function(s):
Performing Direct and/or Demonstration Services
Area of Emphasis
Education & Early Intervention
Target Audience:
Professionals and Para-Professionals, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
None
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
Mulit-County
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A
