Occupational Therapists help students access their education through play, learning, and socializing. They help students improve their ability to draw and write legibly, manipulate tools (like scissors), attend to tasks, and organize their work.
Physical Therapists help students with physical and motor skills disabilities feel comfortable and supported in their physical environment. They can help students with activities like getting on and off the school bus, safely navigating stairs, curves, and ramps, and maintaining a sitting posture.
SLPs allow students to improve their ability to participate in class by helping them grow their communication skills, including articulation, language, and more. They primarily assist students who have speech or language barriers that prevent them from understanding and participating in classroom instruction.
Behavioral health providers establish protocols to ensure that students are supported by the appropriate specialist. The PTS Behavioral Health team includes Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts (BCaBAs), Behavior Specialist Consultants (BSCs), and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs).
Mental health providers deliver a range of services to improve students’ mental health and emotional well-being. They conduct comprehensive evaluations and consultations, provide individual and group counseling, develop targeted interventions, and more. The PTS Mental Health team includes School Counselors, Social Workers, and Licensed Certified Mental Health Professionals (LCMHPs).
School Psychologists provide expert guidance and consultation services to school districts. They specialize in supporting students who present learning or behavioral problems, mental health challenges, specific disabilities, and other conditions.
Other services PTS offers include School Nurses, Interpreters, Assistive Technology Specialists, Special Education Teachers, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, Teachers of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, and Teachers of the Visually Impaired.