special education evaluations
Physical Therapy (PT) Evaluation
WHAT – Uses tests and observations to measure a child’s gross motor skills, including his or her range of motion, gait, muscle strength and tone and motor control.
WHY – Necessary to develop a program that will improve a child’s gross motor and balance skills, especially as they affect his or her functioning in the classroom.
WHEN – Recommended whenever a child has difficulty moving in such a way that it limits his or her daily activities. Children with a diagnosis of Spina Bifida, Cerebral Palsy, neuromuscular diseases, or certain genetic syndromes should be assessed for PT. A note from a pediatrician is required for a student to receive PT in school.*
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