Physiotherapy

Assessing and evaluating the physical development and needs of students

Planning and providing physical programmes for individual students as required in a collaborative manner

Assessment in collaboration with the wider medical and allied health teams. These can include Child Health Services from the Waitemata District Health Board, Auckland District Health Board, orthopaedic clinics, and paediatrician appointments

Supporting families to connect with community/medical-based agencies and appointments

Planning and providing physical programmes for students as part of a group in a collaborative manner

These programmes support development of skills such as balance, coordination, motor planning, strength building, endurance, participation and body awareness

Ensuring equipment requirements of students are met (eg. wheelchairs, standing frames, walking aids, orthotics and specialised seating) and applying through Ministry of Health and Ministry of Education as appropriate

Assist and train class staff in the physical management of students and their equipment in the classroom environment