Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapists lead the process in development, implementation, and coordination of the occupational therapy program. Screening, evaluation, educational program and transition planning, therapeutic intervention, and exit planning is provided for students identified with or suspected of having disabilities that interfere with accessing the educational environment.

An occupational therapist is expected to review outcomes and modify intervention programs.

All children who qualify for clinical (or out-patient) occupational therapy, may not qualify for school-based services. A child’s eligibility for services is determined by a multidisciplinary team that includes parents, educators, program facilitators, the students, and other special service providers. Recommendations for education-based services, including occupational therapy, are based upon a thorough review of available information. Findings are shared with the team which uses the information and recommendations to develop an Individualized Education Plan(IEP). If a child qualifies for related services in order to benefit from their special education, the services are provided at no cost to families.

For more information on school-based occupational therapy(OT) in North Carolina, go to the NC School-based OT website at:

NC School-Based Occupational Therapy