This document discusses e-Therapy, or online occupational therapy, as an option for schools. Research shows that e-therapies can be as effective as in-person therapy. E-therapy allows schools to provide occupational therapy services to more students, including those in areas with provider shortages, at a lower cost by reducing travel expenses. The proposed model involves both virtual sessions delivered via videoconferencing as well as some in-person sessions for activities like assessments and equipment adjustments. Schools would need internet and videoconferencing capabilities to participate. Interested schools can contact the provider for more information.

1. e-Therapy
for Schools
Live Online Occupational Therapy
For Special Education
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2. e-Therapy is
Evidence-Based
Research studies conclude
 world-wide exponential growth in number of healthcare
visits delivered remotely
 e-therapies provide equivalent efficacy and outcomes as
face-to-face in a variety of settings with a variety of
disabilities
 client satisfaction is generally high
 significant savings of travel related costs
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3. Why e-Therapy in Schools?
Greater Access
 serve students in locations with provider shortages, using
experienced, state-licensed school therapists, without the expense of
staffing agencies
Lower Cost
 judicious use of itinerant travel time and mileage expense
Regulatory Compliance
 comply with IDEA and FAPE to provide IEP related services in
support of goals aligned with core curriculum standards
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4. What is e-Therapy?
 remotely delivered therapy services by licensed therapist
 using videoconferencing technology and other select
applications for on-line learning
 delivered to same regulatory, quality and professional
standards as face-to-face
 as a supplement to or substitute for on-site services
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5. Blended e-OT Service Model
Remote Live Online Face-to-Face
 IEP Child Study & other meeting
,  initial assessment of student
attendance
 beginning of school year
 observation, re-assessment, and assistance with student
consultation during classroom tasks transitions, and space and
and activities
equipment needs
 direct supervision of student
engaging in therapy motor  splint adjustments
activities
 evaluation of muscle tone
 teacher support & consults via
email, phone, videoconference
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6. Equipment Needed On-Site
 medium or high speed internet connection
 desktop or laptop with recommended/provided
videoconference software downloaded and installed
 built-in (or peripheral) camera, microphone and speakers
 headset optional (recommended if computer is in busy
classroom)
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7. For More Info or to Get Started
The Opportunity:
For the 2012-2013 school year, Corvallis Children’s Therapy is offering
Occupational Therapy via blended-model e-Therapy for schools in OR, WA
& northern CA. Since our therapist resource is finite, contact us now to
explore how to bring this to your district.
Contact:
Pamela Hood Szivek, OTR/L
Corvallis Children’s Therapy
456 SW Monroe Ave, Suite 102,
Corvallis, Oregon 97333
Email: pam@corvallischildrenstherapy.com
Phone: 541-974-7709
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8. Corvallis Children’s Therapy
e-Therapy for Schools
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