Speech-language pathology
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Social work services
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Psychological services
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Physical therapy
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Occupational therapy
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Related service providers:
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Professionals from multidisciplinary fields
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Provide appropriate related service or support that help a student to
achieve their individualized education program (IEP) goals
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Help ensure related services are integrated into student’s education
program
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Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologists (SLP)
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Most common related service providers
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Help students who have difficulties with communication
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Work with students who are identified with a speech or language impairment
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Help students work on articulation, voice, fluency, and language skills
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Work on academic vocab and social skills
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Occupational Therapy/Therapist (OT)
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Help students with difficulties participating in school-related routines and activities
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Work on fine motor skills
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Physical Therapy (PT)
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Work with students who have difficulties with gross motor skills
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Help with balance and building strength
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Psychological Services (PS)
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Psychologist: supports students with academic, emotional, or behavioral issues
related to their disabilities
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Direct services (evaluate students, administer and interpret psychology and
educational assessments)
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Indirect services (consulting with a teacher or parents)
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Social Work Services (SW)
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Support students with disabilities whose academic, behavioral, or
social-emotional issues interfere with their education
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School community, or home environment influence performance
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Partner with parents and other school or community professionals
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Examples of work:
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Social-skills training
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Transition training
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Conflict-resolution training
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Individual counseling
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Family counseling
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Job-placement training
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Other Related Services
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Vision Specialist:
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Works with students with visual impairments
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Provide access to classroom materials
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Conduct assessment, provide instruction, collaborate with special and
general education teachers
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Teach how to read braille, provide tactile aid throughout the classroom
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Orientation and Mobility Specialist:
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Work with students with visual impairment
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Teaches students to use canes, guide dogs, and other aids to assist them
to navigate the environment
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School Counselor:
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Work with students with emotional or behavioral issues to cope and
manage their emotions and behavior
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Provide group or individual counseling
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Assist in transitional planning, behavior modification, and teach students
self-management skills
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Assistive Technology (AT)
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Devices an services that help students with disabilities gain access to the
curriculum
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AT is any device or service that helps a student with disability to meet his or her
IEP goals and to participate in the general education setting to greatest extent
possible
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AT devices are any item or equipment that is used to increase, maintain, or
improve the functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities (IDEA, 2004)
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Low tech: pencil grips, templates, magnifiers
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Mig tech: word processors, reading pens
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High tech: power wheelchairs, iPhone, iPad
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Co-teaching
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