Related Service Providers Chapter Ten Related Service Providers © 2016 Taylor & Francis
In This Chapter You Should: Explain how the need for related services is determined. List several related service providers. Describe the roles of related service providers in schools. Discuss how related service providers work with school teams to provide services to students. © 2016 Taylor & Francis
Related Services Determination needed supports, both academic and nonacademic Eligibility assessments for special education the student should be evaluated on all areas of her or his suspected disability Services are specified on their IEP or 504 Plan © 2016 Taylor & Francis
Related Services Personnel Speech-Language Pathologists Communication disorders Primary disability for a student, or related to another disability category Identification, diagnosis, and appraisal of specific speech or language impairments SLPs may help with a variety of speech issues © 2016 Taylor & Francis
Related Services Personnel Occupational Therapists Assist students in performing activities of daily living Assisting or restoring functions Illness, injury, or deprivation Improving abilities to perform independent living tasks Preventing further impairment or loss of function © 2016 Taylor & Francis
Related Services Personnel Physical Therapists Improve students’ posture, movement, and muscle strength Gross motor actions Mobility Flexibility Coordination Balance Gait © 2016 Taylor & Francis
Related Services Personnel Psychological Services Promote mental health and behavioral well-being Responsible for: Administering assessments Interoperating results Collaborating in planning special educational needs Planning and managing a program of psychological services Assist in developing positive behavioral intervention strategies Provided by a school psychologist or other qualified professional © 2016 Taylor & Francis
Related Services Personnel Social Work Services Child development and family dynamics Group and individual counseling Mobilizing school and community resources Developing positive behavioral intervention strategies © 2016 Taylor & Francis
Other Related Services Assistive technology services Auditory services Counseling services Early identification and assessments of disability services Interpreting services © 2016 Taylor & Francis
Other Related Services Orientation and mobility services Parent counseling and training Recreation services Rehabilitation counseling School health services Transportation services © 2016 Taylor & Francis