Education Laws and PT in Natural Environments Flashcards
define natural environments
settings that are natural or typical for a same aged child without a disability
examples of natural environments
school, home, playground, daycare, classrooms, story time at library, swim class, music class
IDEA, when was it enacted, original name
- individuals with disabilities education act
- 1975
- Education for all handicapped childrens act
provided that all children aged 6-21 y/o were entitled to free appropriate public education that included related services
education for all handicapped children’s act
FAPE
free appropriate public education
IDEA amended in 1986 to extend services to whom
- children aged 3-6 y/o and included EI services for infants and toddlers (birth - 3 y/o)
IDEA amended in 1990 and named
individuals with disabilities education act
federal government pays for increased costs associated with educating a student with a disability
IDEA
to ensure that all children with disabilities have available to them a free appropriate public education that emphasizes special education and related services designed to meet their unique needs and prepare them for further education, employment and independent living
IDEA purpose
two parts to IDEA (age and aim)
- part B: services for preschool and school aged populations –> Aim to promote student’s participation in school related activities and to prepare them for further education, independent living and employment
- part C: services for children birth - 3 y/o –> aim to support families in promoting development, learning and participation in family and community life
IDEA part b specific ages
preschool 3-5, K-12
specially designed instruction at no cost to parents to meet the unique needs of a child with a disability; what part of IDEA
- special education
- part B IDEA
who qualifies for special education
children 3-21 and meet criteria for 1 of 13 categories of disabilities
categories for disability to quality for special education
ASD, deaf-blindness, hearing impairment, mental retardation, multiple disabilities, orthopedic impairments, other health impairments, serious emotional disturbance, specific learning disability, speech or language impairment, TBI, visual impairment including blindness
a support service provided to assist a child to benefit from special education
related service
PT eligibility for IDEA Part B
all students who are eligible for special education BUT only if disability adversely affects educational performance
after referral from IEP member, PT evaluation in IDEA part B must be completed in how many school days
60
measure a student’s performant of functional tasks (non-academic) that support participation in the academic and social aspects of an elementary school program
school function assessment (SFA)
what type of test is SFA and what ages can it be used
- criterion referenced
- kindergarten - 6th grade
judgement based questionnaire assessment that is completed by school professionals who know the student well and have observed his or her typical performance on the school-related tasks and activities
SFA (school function assessment)
describe the 3 parts of SFA
- 1: participation - level of participation in 6 major school activity settings (classroom, playground/recess, transportation, bathroom, transitions to/from class, mealtime/snack time)
- 2: task supports - assistance (adult help) or adaptations (modifications to the environment)
- 3: activity performance - performance of specific school related functional activities
minimal data set designed to measure outcomes of students who receive OT/PT; includes 41 items of self care, mobility, assuming a student’s role, expressing learning and behavior
school outcomes measure (SOM)
age for SOM
3-21
- PT provides interventions in small groups or 1-1
- used to develop specific skills so child can participate in their least restrictive environment
- when PT is the only person who can safely provide the necessary intervention
direct PT
PT establishes program for student, instructs othres to carry it out, PT monitors progress and outcomes
indirect PT/consultative
similar to consultative model, but no direct intervention by PT; often used for transition from direct to consultative and to discontinuation of services
monitoring