Occupational therapy (OT) is a support service to a student’s educational program. School occupational therapists use therapeutic activities that may improve a student’s ability to function within the educational environment in the areas of self-help, work, and play. School occupational therapists address the following areas:
- Postural stability
- Self-help skills
- Fine motor skills
- Visual perception and integration
- Sensory motor skills
Occupational therapy intervention may include adaptation of task or the environment in order to enhance student performance.
