Physical Therapy (PT)
A related service that helps children with gross motor skills, mobility, balance, and physical functioning in the school environment.
PT in context
Physical Therapy comes up across the IEP process — in your IEP document, during meeting prep, and in the federal rights that protect your child. Rules and timelines can also vary by state — find your state's parent training centers and dispute options in our State IEP Guides.
If this term affects your child's annual goals, test whether they are measurable using our free IEP Goal Checker or follow our step-by-step IEP Annual Review Checklist.
Related Terms
Related Services
Additional support services your child needs to benefit from special education. Common examples include speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, counseling, transportation, and assistive technology.
Occupational Therapy (OT)
A related service that helps children develop fine motor skills, sensory processing, self-care skills, and the ability to participate in classroom activities like writing, cutting, and organizing materials.
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