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WELCOME
Welcome to the Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy Department at Minoa.
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Therapists: you can contact any of our therapist by clicking their name and emailing them.
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Lorrie A. Clute OTR/L, ATS |
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Rose Miller OTR/L, ATS |
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Occupational therapists work with children and their families at home and at school focusing on the areas of:
- Mobility and Transitions
- Handling Classroom Material
- Functional Written Communication
- School Tasks and Routines
- Self-Help Skills
- Social Participation
- Pre-vocational and Vocational Skills
- Play and Leisure Skills
- Overall Health and Wellness
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Cathy Emery, PT |
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Physical Therapy
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Physical therapist will likely do the following things in a school enviroment:
observe and analyze the way your child moves and plays
observe and modify how your child walks (a child's gait)
strength training
stretching exercises to improve muscle flexibility
balance and coordination activities to decrease falls and injuries
adaptive play activities to allow a child to participate in school or recreational activities such as T-ball or basketball
Safety with stairs and walking in hallways |
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