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.
As a Non-Public Agency (NPA), HTS meets state standards to provide therapy services and may contract with public school districts for payment.
Our Physical Therapist received her Masters in Physical therapy from Boston University. She has over 10 years experience working in a variety of settings including orthopedics, neurorehabilitation, and equine facilitated therapy. Our physical therapist has experience treating children with a variety of diagnoses including Autism Spectrum Disorders, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, developmental delays and orthopedic impairments. Professional affiliations include the American Physical Therapy Association of which she is a member of the neurology section.
Areas Addressed Include:
- Gross Motor Development
- Muscular Strengthening and Endurance
- Posture and Balance
- Body Coordination
- Functional Mobility
- Sensory Integration
- Sensory Diets for Home and School
- Fitness Classes
Our Occupational Therapist has gained additional training in Sensory Integration and Self-Regulation, Therapeutic Listening, Oral Motor Training, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), and Handwriting Without Tears.
Areas Addressed Include:
- Sensory Integration
- Motor Control & Coordination
- Visual Perception
- Fine Motor Development
- Handwriting Skills
- Activities of Daily Living
- Self-help and Independence Skills
- Dressing Skills
- Oral development / Feeding
- 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 Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). 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 Assistive Technology) Consults and Therapeutic Training
- Voice Therapy
- Brain Injury Rehabilitation