Physical Therapy

• Postural control
• Balance
• Strength and stability
• Motor control and coordination
• Endurance
• Functional mobility and accessibility within the educational environment
• Gross motor skills

 

The Educational Framework for Child Success (EFCS) emphasizes the importance of the child’s abilities within their curriculum in the context of the school environment, and the EFCS also highlights the importance of curriculum; evidenced based practice; team collaboration; and ongoing as well as future postsecondary child outcomes.

• Assess students within their educational setting, using use a comprehensive approach to evaluate and assess a student’s needs in their educational environment as well as "The Educational Framework for Child Success" to determine their needs
• Collaborate with team members, including students, parents, teachers, adapted physical education teachers, psychologists, speech therapists, orientation and mobility specialists, etc.
• Provide services in the delivery model of individual or small group treatment, consultation, monitoring or environmental adaptations
• Provide treatment, consultation to classroom teacher/staff/families, and environmental modifications for students with disabilities to improve performance and access within the educational environment

The Los Angeles Unified School District Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy Program consists of a growing staff of over 40 state-licensed physical therapists. Many of the therapists on staff also hold a Master's or Doctoral degree. The staff members come from diverse backgrounds and have experience in a variety of settings. Some therapists are actively involved in research, teach university-level courses, and have published literature related to the field of physical therapy. Additionally, District therapists participate in ongoing continuing education training in a variety of clinical areas.