The services may include screening, evaluation, treatment, consultations, in-service education and total program planning are directed toward the development and maintenance of the handicapped student's physical potential for independence in all educationally related activities. Services are provided to meet each student's unique needs and build on individual strengths . A speech-language assessment begins the process to develop the student's Individual Education Plan.
Most therapy is conducted in the classroom.
Therapy techniques are modeled for the teaching staff so that they may be incorporated into the daily activities and routines in the classroom. We also access needs and provide therapy for augmentative or alternative forms of communication such as the use of gestures, manual signs, picture symbols, and augmentative communication devices. The Adaptive Physical Education program has been selected three times as a state demonstration center by the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, and the North Carolina State Department of Public Instruction. Our Program is nationally recognized. Facilities include gymnasium playing fields and adventure playground.