Module:

Related Services: Common Supports for Students with Disabilities

Wrap Up

The related services that students receive are as individual as the students themselves. They can vary in terms of the type of service (e.g., occupational therapy, transportation, music), the means of delivery, and the frequency and location of the service. Related services can support the acquisition of academic and non-academic skills and the participation in extracurricular activities. Some of the most frequently used related services for students with disabilities and their primary purposes include:

• Speech-language pathology services––Help students who have difficulties with communication
• Occupational therapy services––Support students who have difficulties participating in school-related routines and activities
• Physical therapy services––Help students who difficulties with gross motor skills
• Psychological services––Administer and interpret psychology and educational assessments
• Social work services––Help students with issues such as transition planning, social skills training, or conflict resolution