As part of the Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools student services, Occupational Therapists (OTs) and Physiotherapists (PTs) provide consultation services. Consultation may include assessment, classroom and home recommendations, support adapting school activities and prescription of equipment. The OTs and PTs will collaborate with families, health care and school teams to develop Individualized Education Plans (IEP) and follow-up with necessary community supports.
Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists have university degrees and are regulated health professionals. For more information please see College of Health and Care Professionals of BC: https://chcpbc.org/
How to access services
School-aged Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy requests are made through the School Based Team (SBT).
First your child would be discussed at their school’s interdisciplinary SBT meeting which may include an OT or PT.
If the school team needs more support after that meeting, you will be asked to complete a consent form before your child can be seen directly by a therapist.
If you have questions about supports for your school aged child, speak with your CYSN social worker, or your school.