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developmental tests or the severity of the child's disability do not automatically determine the need for therapy services in an educational system. A medical/clinical model identifies deficits and addresses them directly through rehabilitative activities. Guidelines for Occupational Therapy in the Education Setting Educational occupational therapists follow federal and educational requirements and are certified by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy and licensed by the MN Department of Health. In order for a student to receive occupational therapy services, they must have a current IEP and demonstrate a need for supplementary support services related to their primary educational goals. In other words... occupational therapy services cannot The occupational therapist supports the educational goals written by the IEP team. Adapted from Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy in Educational Settings: A Manual for MN Practitioners Service Delivery Indirect and direct services are both effective means to meet goals and objectives. Typically, the younger the student, the more likely needs will be met by direct service. As students get older they often need less direct service and more indirect service in order to participate in a more inclusive setting. Based on the recommendation by the occupational therapist, the team will decide the type and amount of occupational therapy services related to the areas of need on the (IEP). The occupational therapy support can be delivered by either a Registered Occupational Therapist (OTR) or a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA). Direct Services The occupational therapist or certified occupational therapy assistant works directly with the student throughout the school environment. A direct level of occupational therapy services consists of services that "only" an occupational therapist or certified occupational therapy assistant can perform. Indirect Services The occupational therapist with team members and/or the student to observe, plan, monitor and provide additional support for students Trains and/or collaborates with team on strategies that can be implemented by others
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