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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

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