
APTA Pediatrics Section
Prepared by members of the Pediatric Special Interest Group of the American Physical Therapy Association of New Jersey (APTAnj), these guidelines cover:
TABLE OF CONTENTS(click to expand)
- Introduction
- Definitions in Educational Environment
- Least Restrictive Environment
- Intervention & Referral Services (I & RS)
- Response to Intervention (RT)
- Multidisciplinary Evaluation (MDE)
- Evaluation for Eligibility for Special Education
- Determination for Eligibility for Special Education & Related Services
- Individual Education Program (IEP)
- Reevaluation
- Goals & Objectives
- Qualifications & Competencies for Physical Therapists in Educational Environments
- Qualifications for Physical Therapists in Educational Settings
- Competencies for Physical Therapists Working in Educational Settings
- Recommended Professional Memberships
- Service Delivery
- Role of the Physical Therapist
- Participation in the Educational Team Evaluation Process
- Participation in the Individual Educational Program Development
- Flow Chart of Determination of Eligibility & IEP Processes
- Participation in 504 Development
- IDEA and Section 504 Comparison Table
- Providing Skilled Intervention
- Progress Monitoring
- Revising or Discontinuing Physical Therapy Services
- Utilizing the APTA Guide to Physical Therapist Practice
- Disablement Models
- Evidenced-Based Practice
- Finding Current Best Evidence
- Physical Therapy Examination
- Sample Standardized Tools, Tests & Procedures
- Physical Therapy Evaluation
- Physical Therapy Diagnosis
- Physical Therapy Prognosis
- Physical Therapy Intervention
- Patient (Student/Client)-Related Instruction
- Direct Intervention
- Administration of Educationally-Based Physical Therapy Services
- Supervision & Management
- Workload, Caseloads & Assignments
- Professional Performance Evaluation of the Physical Therapist
- Orientation & Continuing Education
- Mentorship
- Clinical Instruction of PT/PTA Students
- Costs & Budgeting
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