Physical and Occupational therapy are related services that are available to students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) or Service Agreements who need PT and/or OT to benefit from education.

Services available through the PT/OT Program:

• Evaluation of students to determine the need for PT/OT services.
• Parent and teacher training and support.
• Individual therapy in schools by licensed therapists.
• Consultation with school personnel about disabilities, development, adaptions and assistive devices.
• Assistance with the development of IEP goals and objectives.
• Completion of ACCESS (medical assistance) forms.
  
  

To refer a student for a PT and/or OT evaluation:

• Complete a PT / OT referral form.
  
• Attach a "permission to evaluate" form signed by the parent.
  
• If the parent has submitted a physician's prescription, enclose it with the referral.
  
• Mail to:
  PT/OT Program
  Intermediate Unit 8
  4500 6th Avenue
  Altoona, PA 16602

Please note that if the outcome of a PT/OT Evaluation is a recommendation for services, a physician's prescription must be obtained (and renewed annually) before services can begin.