School Based Therapy Services
About SBTS
We are an approved Agency by the New Jersey Department of Education. SBTS continues to grow and evolve to better meet the needs of the school districts we work with. Our talented and dedicated staff members are highly effective and efficient, which allows districts to lower costs without compromising the quality of care offered to students.
Bringing a Fresh Perspective
Through the years, true partnerships have been established between SBTS and school districts. The biggest beneficiaries of this innovative and collaborative approach are the STUDENTS.
Services We Offer
Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy
Speech Therapy
Board Certified Behavioral Analysts or BCBA
School Psychology
Social Work
Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant or LDTC
Program Highlights
SBTS specializes in in-district program development for preschool disabled classrooms, integrated preschools, kindergarten and autistic/ABA classrooms, and sensory rooms. SBTS will collaborate with districts every step of the way from initial evaluations, IEP development, individualized student curriculums, program planning and monitoring, and behavioral management to implementing related services.
Therapist-owned and operated agency.
Approved Clinic and Agency as required by the NJ Department of Education.
Experience servicing districts of all sizes
Benefits of working with our team:
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We assess current therapy caseloads, manage, and update the frequency of services for better care and efficiency
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Our owners coordinate therapy programs in conjunction with the Director of Special Services and Child Study Team
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Highly skilled clinicians providing speech, occupational, physical, and behavioral therapies, and child study team services.
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We established stringent evaluation procedures that utilize well-researched, standardized assessments to ensure eligibility for educationally relevant therapy as opposed to clinic/center-based or medically based services.
- Example: A child must score with a 33% delay in one area of functioning or have obtained a 25% delay in two or more areas of functioning to qualify for services.
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If a child cannot participate in a standardized assessment, only well-researched observational tools/checklists are utilized, which yield baseline data reflecting current level of performance.
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We distribute quarterly report cards and yearly progress reports containing goals that align with NJDOE Core Curriculum Content Standards.
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We maintain therapy attendance logs and daily documentation following each session for best practice.
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We are advocates for providing therapies within the classroom to ensure carry-over by teachers/paraprofessionals and maximize the time children spend in the least restrictive environment.
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SBTS has competitive rates and accurate billing, which can be cross-referenced with daily therapy logs and biweekly timesheets.
Our therapists are experienced with:
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Developing and implementing therapy programs.
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Creating countless successful inclusion/push-in model programs in Northern NJ for the Pre-School Disabled Population.
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Designing and carrying out successful curricula for autistic students including life skills programs, social skills classes, and integrated after-school recreational sports programs.
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Leading multiple groups for self-contained classes focusing on fine motor, perception, sensory processing, and self-care. Groups maximize the number of students safely and appropriately treated per day while maintaining IEP compliance as well as educating teachers and staff.
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Lecturing at universities, hospitals, local school districts, private schools, and parent support groups.
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School-wide initiatives such as yoga and mindfulness programs, RTI, Positive behavior and intervention supports (PBIS)