In Waltham, the school-based therapists work to foster their students' ability to access the curriculum, while continually making their services less necessary or less invasive. All of the therapists, in consultation with teachers, parents and staff, provide recommendations for strategies that may include; the use of modifications or accommodations to their environment and appropriate equipment or tools that aid or assist students in accessing the curriculum. All of the therapists provide education to the students and staff to promote independence and they monitor effectiveness of all supports. This approach to service delivery promotes inclusion and results in students being in their classrooms learning with their peers.
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