Reviewed by Dr. Elizabeth Long, Ph.D. — Director of Special Education, 32 years in public schools.
Yes. A student can be found eligible for special education specifically because they need a related service like OT or PT to access their education, even without significant academic delays. The disability category on paper doesn't have to match the service itself — what matters is whether the service is necessary for the student to benefit from their education.
Dr. Long's Assistant answers your specific questions in plain language — built from Dr. Long's expertise, plus state and federal law read at the source — never the open internet.
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