Hope Technology School's innovative Therapy Department hosts its' own on-site Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech and Language Pathology services. These therapists work in collaboration with each other and the classroom teacher to ensure every student is successful in the inclusive classroom. Students have the option of receiving therapy inside and outside of the classroom. Students are also eligible to receive therapy services in naturalistic settings customized to the needs of the child. The therapy department also opens its doors after school hours to provide therapy services to children from the community.
Our Physical Therapist received a Doctor of Physical Therapy in 2007 from the MGH Institute. He is certified in the Sensory Integration approach and has completed advanced training in Neuro-Developmental Treatment for children (NDT), Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF), and Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA). He has experience treating children with a variety of diagnoses including Autism Spectrum Disorders, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis, developmental delays and orthopedic impairments.
Areas Addressed Include:
- Gross Motor Development
- Muscular Strengthening and Endurance
- Posture and Balance
- Body Coordination
- Functional Mobility
- Assistive Devices
- Sensory Integration
- Sensory Diets for Home and School
- Fitness Classes
Our Occupational Therapist has gained additional training in sensory integration and self-regulation, Treatment and Education of Autistic and Related Communication Handicapped Children (TEACCH), Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA), Facilitated Communication, and Handwriting Without Tears.
Areas Addressed Include:
- Fine Motor Development
- Motor Control & Coordination
- Visual Perception
- Handwriting Skills
- Activities of Daily Living
- Self-help and Independence Skills
- Dressing Skills
- Feeding & Toileting Skills
- Play Skills
- Sensory Processing
- Problem Solving
- Curriculum Modification
- Assistive Devices
Our Speech-Language Pathologist is trained in the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA), Integrated Play Group Therapy, Tomatis Auditory Re-Education Therapy, Feeding/Swallowing Therapy, Speech Viewer III and Facilitated Communication. Her professional affiliations include the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association and the California Speech and Hearing Association. She also holds a California Credential in Clinical Rehabilitative Services.
Services Available Include:
- Articulation Therapy
- Apraxia Therapy
- Early Language Stimulation
- Language Therapy
- Social Language Groups
- Fluency Therapy
- Feeding & Swallowing Therapy for children & infants (including food programs and desensitization)
- Augmentative/Alternative Communication (including Facilitated Communication) Consults and Therapeutic Training
- Voice Therapy
- Brain Injury Rehabilitation