Physical Therapists

Physical Therapists promote physical development in children with disabilities or at risk of progressing into a disability, including a developmental disability, through comprehensive physical therapy plans that:

• Screen, assess and evaluate young children to identify physical conditions like movement dysfunctions that interfere with their development
• Prevent, alleviate or compensate for movement dysfunctions and related problems
• Collaborate with IFSP/IEP team members to determine physical therapy goals that meet the unique needs of each child
• Offer interventions in natural environments that promote the acquisition of developmentally appropriate skills like:
  • Mobility
  • Correct position and posture
  • Muscle Strength
  • Sensor motor Performance
• Support families by educating in motor and self-care functions, assistive technology and other strategies that help children
• Suggest modifications to children’s environments that facilitate mobilization
• Advise on the purchase and use of specialized equipment

Academic and Experience Requirements for Physical Therapists

Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy AND NYS Licensure in Physical Therapy AND A Minimum of 2 Years Experience Serving Children With, or at Risk of, Developmental Delay or Disability

NOTE:

• In order to obtain NYS Licensure, professionals must take The National Physical Therapy Examination
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• Verify a NYS licensure