OT - Tighe

welcome Diane Tighe
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapy in the school setting is provided as a service through the Special Education Department.
 
OT can assist your child with the following:
* handwriting
*organization
*memory skills
*study skills
*activities of daily living-dressing/meals
*scissors skills
*coloring
 
This service is designed to maximize a child's function/skills within the classroom setting.
 
This service requires a referral through the GRADS success team or the Special Eduacation Department.  A standardized evaluation is required.  A recommendation for services if the evalautaion indicates a need for Occupational Therapy.
 
When services are recommended a discussion is held with parents regarding the goals.  In New York State a docxtor's prescription is required for OT services.  The therapist will send you this form.
 
If you feel your child may qualify for these services please contact his/her classroom teacher.
 
Phone number 926-2739