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School-Based Therapy
Occupational, Physical and Speech Therapy in Schools
What is School-Based Therapy?
School-based Occupational Therapy (OT), Physical Therapy (PT), and Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) support student access, participation, and progress in education. These related services address functional, communication, and physical challenges that may affect learning and school performance.
The goal of school-based therapy is to strengthen independence, mobility, communication, motor skills, and classroom engagement to promote meaningful educational outcomes.
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Occupational Therapy
Develop fine motor, visual motor, and visual perception skills to support classroom function
Enhance social skills and self-help abilities for daily school activities
Promote independence in settings including cafeteria, classroom, physical education, recess, and restroom
Implement behavioral and sensory strategies to assist teachers in improving instruction and learning outcomes
Physical Therapy
Address strength, balance, and coordination challenges that impact gross motor performance
Support safe and effective navigation of school environments including stairs, hallways, ramps, doorways, and buses
Promote independent mobility and participation in the cafeteria, classroom, physical education, recess, and restroom settings
Speech Therapy
Address articulation, auditory processing, expressive and receptive language, pragmatic (social) skills, fluency, and voice
Support speech and language development to enhance classroom communication
Implement behavioral and sensory strategies to improve communication and support effective instruction and learning
- Collaborate with educators and support staff to integrate communication goals into the student’s daily school routine
Our Commitment to Therapist Success
AOT offers a clinician-focused culture designed for school-based OT, PT, and SLP professionals. Through structured onboarding, continuous clinical support, and our mentorship opportunities, therapists receive the guidance needed to succeed and grow.
Our flexible placements in Pennsylvania school districts support work–life balance while creating meaningful opportunities to advance in school-based therapy careers.