What does therapy look like at Cosh DD?

We receive referrals for eligibility whenever children are birth through three in our Early Intervention program.  Based on their diagnosis or results from testing, those children can qualify for OT, PT and Speech services.  We will work with the families throughout that time teaching them strategies to build independence and help their child perform to the best of their abilities.  One the child turns three, they can choose to attend any preschool they like.  For those kids that choose Hopewell School, we continue to work with them here in our preschool setting.  We work with the staff to teach them ways to maximize success for each child as well as 1:1 therapy sessions.  Therapy works in all parts of our school.  This can include the playground, the hallways, the sensory room and the cafeteria.  Some of the kids who receive therapy in preschool then go on the public schools.  However, the kids who stay here at Hopewell for both our school age and transition classrooms continue to receive therapy services both direct and in consultation with the staff.  As these children continue to grow into adulthood, therapy services continue to be available for consultation services in the home and community settings.  Being able to work with individuals throughout their lives is something that the therapists here at COSHDD value the most and believe it is a true privilege to be a part of the DD community.