Samantha Schweitzer Email and Phone Number

Schedules student therapeutic sessions in collaboration with licensed and certified occupational therapist (OTR/L), teachers, and/or other related service personnel to implement therapy programs focused on achieving educational goals and objectives as outlined in students' Individual Education Plans (IEPs)•Implements therapy programs/plans designed to help students function independently under the direction of an OTR/L•Conducts safe, therapeutically appropriate individual and group therapy based on a students' Individual Education Plan (IEP)•Developments and maintains effective communication with all team members (student, family, teachers, and other related service personnel) to represent OT needs and contribute to the development of OT-related services•Consults with members of PPT team when making recommendations for treatment, adaptations, modifications, and other supports to educational program based upon clinical judgment and best practice guidelines•Maintains appropriate student goals based on data and student progress that are identified as need in the most current evaluations under the direction of supervising OTR/L•In collaboration with OTR/L, completes student observations and/or screenings to determine the need for further evaluation and/or appropriate recommendations•Completes/contributes to portions of occupational therapy evaluations, as appropriate, within scope of license, as requested by evaluating OTR/L•Participates in eligibility determination and IEP/PPT meetings and reports on student progress in attaining goals and objectives•Assists classroom staff in tasks including self-care and positioning of students and in the care of splints, adaptive utensils, and self-care aides•Submits requests for OT-based equipment needs, as per student treatment plan, to direct supervisor/s•Implements home programs and provides instruction for classroom staff, students, and families•Maintains current caseload information and accurate treatment data.

Providing therapeutically appropriate 1:1 and group interventions in an outplacement school for students with moderate to severe developmental disabilities. Collecting data to monitor progress towards individual goals, writing detailed progress notes, and attending regular meetings with staff and families to discuss progress.

A supported employment and group home setting. Working with adults with development disabilities at their job sites and in the community to assist them in developing and maintaining skills relevant to their profession. Implementing the workers professional, behavioral, and social programs and providing documentation on their goals. Assisting with ADL’s as needed.