The Role of the PT under IDEA Flashcards
Education for All Handicapped Children Act (EAHCA)
free appropriate public education in the least restrictive environemtn
Reathorization of EAHCA
individuals with disabilities education act (IDEA)
IDEA stands for
individuals with disabilities education act
age range for part B services
3 - 21 years
age range for part C services
infants and toddlers from birth to 3
Part B: controlled by
department of education
part C: controlled by
state interagency partnership
part B what is set up for child
IEP - individualized education program
part C what is set up for child
individualized family service plan (IFSP)
PArt B additional info
- federal disability categories: Iowa non-categorical and eligible individaul
- Least restrictive environemtn (LRE)
part C additional info
- child must have deveopmental delay of at least 25% in one area
- natural environemtns
Part B IEP
IEP determined by a team based on the needs of the student. it is reviewed yearly
Part C: what can the developmental delays include?
25% delay can be physical, adaptive, or have a known condition that can cause future delays such as down syndrome. if the child is born < 32 weeks that is an automatic qualification for services
define the natural environemtn for part c
pool, grocery store, playground, home, school, whereever the kids go
Define PT under IDEA Part C
“Physical therapy” includes services to address the promotion of sensorimotor function through enhancement of musculoskeletal status, neurobehavioral organization, perceptual and motor development, cardiopulmonary status and effective environmental adaptation.
IDEA part B defines PT as?
services provided by a qualified physical therapist
primary goal of PTs in public education?
is to enable children with disabilities to benefit from educational instruction in the least restrictive environment. Looks at what the child needs to be successful in their environment (School)
Roles/Responsibilities of PT (5)
1) conduct assessments that contribute to the comprehensive eval
2) collaborate with team to meet the child’s needs
3) plan and implement services with the IEP/IFSP team
4) document and monitor progress of goals/outcomes
5) interpret medical info, act as liasion with medical community, suggest referrals as needed