Occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants are part of the education team within a school district. The profession of occupational therapy is concerned with a person’s ability to participate in desired daily life activities or “occupations.” Occupational Therapy in the school is somewhat different than therapy provided in private therapy settings. According to AOTA (American Occupational Therapy Association), in the schools, occupational therapy practitioners use their unique expertise to help children to prepare for and perform important learning and school-related activities and to fulfill their role as students. In this setting, occupational therapy practitioners support academic and non-academic outcomes needed for school success. Despite the presence of a disability, the focus of intervention is not on remediation but rather, it is on enabling a student to make effective school progress in the least restrictive environment.
Occupational therapy services for students with special needs are determined through the special education evaluation process. Occupational therapists complete assessments and work with other members of the school-based team to help determine what is needed for a student to receive a free appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment. They collaborate with the team to identify a student’s annual goals and determine the services, supports, modifications, and accommodations that are required for the student to achieve these goals.
School based occupational therapy is provided via consultation, in-class services, or out of class services with the aim to provide the most efficient and most effective intervention to facilitate functional performance within the least restricted school environment.
Also, here are a few of my own documents that describe specific skills related to school-based occupational therapy:
Core Strength
Crossing the Midline
Eye-Hand Coordination
Finger Strength
Pencil Grip
Scissor Skills
Visual Motor Integration
Occupational therapy services for students with special needs are determined through the special education evaluation process. Occupational therapists complete assessments and work with other members of the school-based team to help determine what is needed for a student to receive a free appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment. They collaborate with the team to identify a student’s annual goals and determine the services, supports, modifications, and accommodations that are required for the student to achieve these goals.
School based occupational therapy is provided via consultation, in-class services, or out of class services with the aim to provide the most efficient and most effective intervention to facilitate functional performance within the least restricted school environment.
Also, here are a few of my own documents that describe specific skills related to school-based occupational therapy:
Core Strength
Crossing the Midline
Eye-Hand Coordination
Finger Strength
Pencil Grip
Scissor Skills
Visual Motor Integration
Eileen Kane: Occupational Therapist
I joined the NBCS special education team in the fall of 2012. I have my Bachelors of Science degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Florida, an advanced Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics from the University of New Hampshire, and a Graduate Certificate in the area of Autism through Johnson State College and the Vermont Higher Education Collaborative. If you have any questions or concerns feel free to call or email me at NBCS.
Eileen Kane MS, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist Registered
Name: Eileen Kane
School: New Boston Central School
Phone: (603) 487-2211 ext 5737
Email: [email protected]
I joined the NBCS special education team in the fall of 2012. I have my Bachelors of Science degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Florida, an advanced Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics from the University of New Hampshire, and a Graduate Certificate in the area of Autism through Johnson State College and the Vermont Higher Education Collaborative. If you have any questions or concerns feel free to call or email me at NBCS.
Eileen Kane MS, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist Registered
Name: Eileen Kane
School: New Boston Central School
Phone: (603) 487-2211 ext 5737
Email: [email protected]
Jeanne Wolhandler: Occupational Therapy Assistant
I am the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant at New Boston Central School. I provide direct services to children with occupational therapy needs as well as whole group instruction for Pre-school, Kindergarten, and the Readiness program. I enjoy working with students to improve their fine motor skills, visual motor skills, visual perceptual skills, activities of daily living skills, gross motor skills, and increased independence. I consult with teachers, special educators, and support staff to coordinate services to optimize students’ learning. I provide occupational therapy activities that are individualized to meet the specific needs of each student and pride myself in developing and maintaining meaningful therapeutic relationships with all of the people I work with. I believe that it truly does take a village to raise a child, and I am proud to be a part of the New Boston Central School village.
Name: Jeanne Wolhandler
School: New Boston Central School
Phone: (603) 487-2211 ext. 5737
Email: [email protected]
I am the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant at New Boston Central School. I provide direct services to children with occupational therapy needs as well as whole group instruction for Pre-school, Kindergarten, and the Readiness program. I enjoy working with students to improve their fine motor skills, visual motor skills, visual perceptual skills, activities of daily living skills, gross motor skills, and increased independence. I consult with teachers, special educators, and support staff to coordinate services to optimize students’ learning. I provide occupational therapy activities that are individualized to meet the specific needs of each student and pride myself in developing and maintaining meaningful therapeutic relationships with all of the people I work with. I believe that it truly does take a village to raise a child, and I am proud to be a part of the New Boston Central School village.
Name: Jeanne Wolhandler
School: New Boston Central School
Phone: (603) 487-2211 ext. 5737
Email: [email protected]