Occupational Therapy
The Occupational Therapy program at The Schenck School is a full program for students who qualify to receive occupational therapy.
These students may receive one-on-one sessions, group time or classroom modification. The occupational therapist collaborates with teachers and families to provide the most beneficial, individualized treatment for each student. The goal is to facilitate successful participation in academics, co-curricular, and home activities which are a student's primary occupations.
The program is unique in the fact that our Occupational Therapist has a dedicated space complete with a climbing wall well, fine motor manipulatives and zip line. This program provides services to students enrolled in kindergarten through sixth grade. Moreover, it aids in the proper implementation of both gross and fine motor skills through exercises that focus on balance and body movement.
Kindergarten student attend once a week and other students in grades first through fifth attend on a need basis.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Does every student at The Schenck School receive occupational therapy? Hide
The students that are identified as needing occupational therapy will receive occupational therapy individually, in a group format or through collaboration with the student’s teacher.
- Will every student use the occupational therapy space? Hide
Each class will experience the occupational therapy gym during multiple scheduled visits throughout the year.
- How does a student qualify for occupational therapy? Hide
The student can be identified for further evaluation either by the parent or the student’s teacher. The student is evaluated through assessments and observation.
- Is occupational therapy it included in tuition? Hide
If a student qualifies for occupational therapy, it is included in regular tuition.
- Who needs occupational therapy? Hide
A student demonstrating difficulty with handwriting, completing classroom assignments, interacting with peers, participating in school or home activities may benefit from occupational therapy.
- Is occupational therapy a part of the kindergarten program? Hide
The kindergarten students receive weekly occupational therapy in small groups.
