Occupational and Physical Therapy in Educational Environments / Edition 1

ISBN-13: 9781560247777 Publisher: Taylor & Francis Publication date: 11/14/1995 Edition description: New Edition Pages: 122 Product dimensions: 5.81(w) x 8.25(h) x (d) Occupational and Physical Therapy in Educational Environments covers the major issues involved in providing lawful, team-oriented, and effective occupational and physical therapy services for students with disabilities in public schools. For those involved with students with disabilities, this book helps them make sound decisions about services that will make a meaningful difference in the lives of these children.Since the 1975 enactment of Public Law 94--142, which mandated that occupational and physical therapy be provided “as may be required by a handicapped child to benefit from special education,” this required link between therapy and education has continued to lead to confusion and controversy about which students should receive therapy in school and what types of services should be provided. The purpose of O