Scope - Therapy, Training, Consultancy

School Age Services

The Specialist Services team at Scope provide services to support schools who have students with a disability. The services will :

focus on individuals and consider flexible approaches to meeting the needs of students
assist schools to facilitate the inclusion of young people within their school and community
work in partnership with students, school staff and families

What services are provided?

Identification of Needs

Individual needs of students are identified in consultation with the student, school staff and family.

Planning

Through the Program Support Group, consultations are given and recommendations are made to key people and students.

Promoting Inclusion

Working with school staff, this may be done by providing advice about inclusive practices, modifying the school curriculum and disability awareness training.

Individual Sessions

Consultation, therapy and advice from our specialist services team for students and others in the educational setting.

Group Programs and Workshops

These are available to students and staff where a number of people with similar needs join together. The following 'packages' can be offered as staff development or small group programs :

Introduction to Cerebral Palsy
Sensory Integration
Sensory Motor
Handwriting
Managing a student with hemiplegia in the classroom
Optimising function for students with physical disabilities
Modifying the Physical Education program in schools
Getting organised at school
Pool activities
Manual handling
Preparing for surgery

Access and Equipment

Assessment, advice and trials of a range of equipment, and recommendations regarding access and building modifications.

Transition

Assistance is available to plan for transition from one school to another, from primary to secondary school, and after-school options.

Who provides the service?

The Specialist Services team at Scope consists of a range of skilled and experienced staff including physiotherapists, speech pathologists, occupational therapists, and psychologists.

For more information about school age services, contact your region.