School-based Therapy Services

Goodcare offers contracted occupational, physical, and speech therapy services. Our therapists are currently providing therapy services for 13 different schools in South Dakota.

Goodcare also works with the South Dakota Birth to 3 program to provide therapy to children under the age of 3.

Testimonials

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“As an elementary special education teacher, I have several students on my caseload that receive occupational therapy services. The OT that works with my school is the greatest. She is very personable and knowledgeable. She is always willing to sit down and brainstorm with me. We truly are able to work as a team. She is also highly effective. Students regularly test out of OT services, due to the progress they make with her.”

— Chandra van Zyl, Special Education Teacher

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“We have contracted with Goodcare for a number of years now for our occupational and physical therapy needs. I have found them to consistently be professional, flexible, and courteous. All necessary paperwork is completed in a timely manner and evaluations are complete and thorough. I would highly recommend them for therapy services.”

— Steve Helgeland, Special Education Director

What is the difference between school-based and outpatient therapy?

Both types of therapy offer individual attention to your child — but in different ways.

For some children, the frequency or intensity of the therapy services that can be provided by the school will not meet all the child’s needs. These children may benefit from therapy in both setting.

School-based Therapy

  • Assists with development or improvements of academic or school functionality

  • Therapy occurs at the school at no cost to the child’s family

  • Occupational and physical therapy can only be provided when the therapy is necessary for a child to best participate in or benefit from his/her educational program

  • Can only be provided to students who receive qualifying scores by demonstrating significant needs on standardized assessments

Outpatient Therapy

  • Helps children access and participate in activities at home and in their community as well as at school

  • Occurs in a clinical setting and caregivers are responsible for obtaining services as well as payment - health insurance frequently assists with the costs

  • Can be provided to children with mild, moderate, and severe deficits