1. Related Service Providers
Chapter Ten
Related Service Providers
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2. 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.
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3. 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
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4. 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
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5. 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
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6. Related Services Personnel
Physical Therapists
Improve students’ posture, movement, and muscle strength
Gross motor actions
Mobility
Flexibility
Coordination
Balance
Gait
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7. 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
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8. 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
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9. Other Related Services
Assistive technology services
Auditory services
Counseling services
Early identification and assessments of disability services
Interpreting services
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10. Other Related Services
Orientation and mobility services
Parent counseling and training
Recreation services
Rehabilitation counseling
School health services
Transportation services
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