Does the concept of LRE in the federal law apply to the provision of OT and PT services too?
Yes. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) specifies that special classes, separate schooling or other removal of children with disabilities from the regular educational environment occurs only if the nature or severity of the disability is such that education in regular classes with the use of supplementary aids and services cannot be achieved satisfactorily. Related services are included in this requirement. Providing services to children in the general education environment helps ensure that the skill is generalized to that setting.
