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School-based therapy can cover a wide range of services from psychologists, school nurses, speech-language pathologists, special education teachers, occupational therapists, physical therapists, sign language interpreters, and more. The goal of the school district is to create a comprehensive team of professionals who can come together to create the best learning environment for students with developmental disabilities. For example, special education teachers can help teach students who are unable to attend mainstream classes with their peers. Speech-language pathologists can help these students learn the communication skills they need to make themselves heard. Occupational and physical therapists can help them with any physical challenges they need to overcome.

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In sensory therapy, some approaches work better than others. One proven therapeutic treatment is the use of therapy swings. There are many versions of swings available today, each with specific functions and purposes. Occupational therapists incorporate them into sensory integration therapy with various goals depending on the student’s needs. More and more schools use these valuable tools today than ever before, and students across the spectrum of learning challenges can benefit significantly from them. Whether students need to calm down, recover from overstimulation, or develop their sensory processing capabilities, a swing may offer the solution.

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Physical therapy is a critical service for many students in schools. With ever-expanding approaches, treatments, and techniques available, physical therapy helps more children than ever before. As physical therapists incorporate modern, evidence-based methods, students benefit greatly.

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It is very common for young children to experience fears and sadness. However, when a child does not outgrow common fears or their worries start to interfere with school and daily life, they may be diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. Many children can often feel anxious about starting a new school, a new sports team, or participating in activities with other children. These children may experience symptoms of panic disorder, anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, or have a phobia of a certain event or object.

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Working memory is a key factor in learning and retaining information. It can be defined as stored information that is managed for a short period of time. We essentially hold on to specific information until we need to use it. The concept of working memory was discovered over 50 years ago. Serving as a key to learning, working memory contributes to tasks such as reading, problem-solving and navigation. Working memory is the part of the brain that monitors, coordinates, inputs, and decides what pieces of information to focus on. Researchers have found that when problem-solving and thinking, the prefrontal cortex increases inactivation. Working memory is certainly crucial in a school environment, as it is utilized by students on a daily basis. From figuring the meaning of a new word when reading a book to choosing which formula to apply to a math problem, working memory is certainly a necessary skill for academic success.

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