Occupational Therapy
An occupational therapist assists those of all ages and with various diagnoses to be able to function better in their everyday activities. Play, educational, and self-care activities are the primary occupations children engage in. School-based occupational therapy services at Alcott are designed to facilitate a child's success while engaging in these three areas.
OTs focus on key areas, such as:
- Sensory processing
- Fine motor/visual motor skills
- Motor planning abilities, during both gross motor and fine motor activities
- Social participation and peer interaction skills
- Cognitive skills, such as motivation level and attending abilities
- Self-care skills, such as dressing and washing hands
OT services include:
- Evaluation of the child's strengths and limitations through standardized testing, clinical observations, and interviews with parents/caregivers
- Identification of adaptations necessary for the child's successful participation in the classroom and on the playground, as well as for carryover at home
- Treatment sessions provided in the classroom or playground environment ("push-in") and in the sensory gym ("pull-out") ·
- Consultation with the parent/caregiver
For more information on Occupational Therapy services at the Alcott School, contact Monica Zenda, Special Education Coordinator at (914) 693-7677.
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Please note that in order to qualify for these special education programs, children must be evaluated and found to be in need of service.
All Programs are funded and regulated by the New York State Department of Health and Education and in Westchester County by the Westchester County Department of Health. There is no cost to parents for the special education services listed above. Transportation is provided for eligible children.
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