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Physical Therapist!
Physical therapists work with other members of the special education team and the family to
identify the problems interfering with a student’s education program. During an assessment of the student, the physical
therapist might measure walking and other mobility skills; daily activities such as dressing and toileting; and positioning and
posture during classroom learning, play, and on the school bus. The physical therapist will also measure joint range of motion
and mobility, muscle strength, limb length and circumference, and sensor motor performance.
A typical responsibility for physical therapists in
secondary schools is to help develop recreation and leisure programs for a variety of older students with special needs.
They assist students with mild disabilities who are integrated into regular physical education classes, as well as students with
severe disabilities who are enrolled in special classes. They help ensure that playing fields, locker rooms, showers, etc. are
accessible to all students. Physical therapists also teach students how to prevent injuries to their muscles, bones, joints,
heart, and lungs. They play an important role in educating students without disabilities about the abilities of students
with special needs especially with respect to athletics and life long fitness programs.
( Description
from National Clearinghouse for Professions in Special Education)
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