SLP & OT Services at WWS

Speech-language and occupational therapy services at WWS are available for students who meet documented eligibility requirements. To determine eligibility, students must first have an evaluation completed within the past three years by either their home school district or an outside agency. If the evaluation indicates a deficit in one or more of the areas addressed by speech and language and/or occupational therapy, then WWS therapists will use these evaluations, along with other documentation (IEPs, neuropsychology assessments), teacher input, and observations of the student in the WWS environment, to determine the need for services.

Speech-Language Therapy

Speech-language therapy at Windham Woods School is provided to students with a diagnosed communication disability, such as articulation, expressive/receptive language, social/pragmatic language, or fluency, who require therapeutic intervention to fully access our curriculum.

Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapists help children participate in their daily “occupations:” learning, schoolwork, and play. At WWS, OT supports students who have challenges in fine motor skills, sensory processing, visual motor and perceptual skills, self-care and daily living skills, social skills, and/or executive functioning, when these difficulties impact their ability to succeed in our school environment.

How Services Are Delivered

Given small class sizes and a focus on inclusive learning, WWS emphasizes a push-in service delivery model where SLP and OT goals and objectives are embedded within the curriculum and interventions are aligned with academic expectations. Therapy tools, techniques, and strategies are interwoven into the classrooms to ensure students are supported across the school day.  This approach integrates therapy into the student's daily routines, allowing therapists to work alongside teachers, provide real-time support, and help students learn and generalize skills in their natural contexts.

Additional Support Options

Families seeking further therapeutic services beyond what WWS provides are encouraged to explore outside providers.