Physical Therapy

Physical therapists (PTs) working in schools must be licensed by the state of New Jersey, and receive certification as School Physical Therapists from the NJ Department of Education. Should your child require a Physical Therapy evaluation, a Physical therapist from the referring school district will be assigned to complete this assessment. The duration and frequency of therapy sessions at the Mount Carmel Guild Academy will be based on those initial recommendations, and may be modified by the student's primary treating school therapist, as his/her needs and abilities change.

Our Physical therapists use many different activities to create individualized treatment plans to address the specific needs of each child. Treatments may include, but is not limited to, therapeutic exercise, functional training in school integration/reintegration, sensory motor development, coordination activities, balance tasks and other gross motor skills. Our Physical Therapists also collaborate with the teacher/school staff to modify the classroom and/or adapt learning strategies to facilitate successful participation.