The East Central Ohio ESC Occupational Therapy program provides school-based OT services to students across member districts. Our therapists work directly with students to remove barriers to learning — helping them engage fully in their educational environment regardless of physical, neurological, or developmental challenges.
What We Do
Our occupational therapists are trained in pediatric medical conditions including orthopedic, neurological, and developmental disorders, as well as normal and abnormal motor development, sensory motor integration, and assistive equipment design and fabrication.
Our primary focus is empowering students to engage with and benefit from their educational program. We help students overcome physical or neurological challenges through remediation techniques and environmental adaptations that maximize their participation in the classroom and throughout the school day.
How We Work
Direct Student Services
Our therapists work one-on-one and in small groups with students, providing targeted interventions designed to improve functional performance in the school setting.
Staff Collaboration
We share strategies and techniques with teachers and support staff so students receive consistent reinforcement of therapeutic goals throughout the entire school day.
Assistive Technology & Adaptation
We evaluate and recommend computer technology, assistive devices, and environmental adaptations to help students access the curriculum and reach their full potential.
Functional Skill Development
Common focus areas include handwriting and written expression, keyboard access, self-care and self-help skills, and functional mobility within the school environment.
Populations Served
Our OT team has experience supporting students with a wide range of diagnoses and needs, including:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Cerebral Palsy
- Spina Bifida
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Developmental Delays
- Sensory Processing Differences
- Fine and gross motor impairments
Our Approach
We believe that meaningful progress happens through consistent, purposeful practice embedded in a student’s natural school routines. By carefully structuring activities to minimize dysfunction and build on a student’s strengths, we create opportunities for real, lasting improvement in physical performance and daily function.
Questions?
Reach out to our Occupational Therapy contact to learn more about services or discuss a student’s needs.