Do I need to pay an OT or PT privately to work with my child if the school’s Individual Education Plan (IEP) states that the student needs these services?
No, you do not! One excellent way to provide the needed service is to specifically request a teaching/therapy session by the consultant you employ. Have the OT or PT train you to perform the specific treatment modality. This can often be given as a workbook/handout, or in some cases, you can videotape the session with the therapist. Do make sure you are in regular contact with the therapist, however, and ask for help when you need it. Have an OT or PT treatment plan in place.
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- My child is still in school. Can you come to CSE (Committees on Special Education) / IEP (Individualized Education Plan) meetings and Parent-Teacher Conferences and help me?
- Do I need to pay an OT or PT privately to work with my child if the school’s Individual Education Plan (IEP) states that the student needs these services?
- How does my child get an Individual Education Plan (IEP)?
