DR. KARA MADARA

Supervisorof Physical and Ocupational Therapy
Email Kara
Office: 814-940-0223 Ext. 1348

Physical and Occupational Therapy are related services that are available to students with Individualized Education Programs (IEP) or Service Agreements who need physical therapy and/or occupational therapy to benefit from education.

Services available through the PT/OT Program:

Evaluation of students using appropriate tests, skilled professional observation, and supplementary information from agencies and records to determine the need for
school-based physical therapy/occupational therapy services

Parent and teacher training and support

Individual therapy in schools by licensed therapists

Consultation with school personnel, parents, and physicians about disabilities, development, adaptations and assistive devices

Assistance with the development of IEP or Section 504 Plans, goals and objectives

Completion of ACCESS (medical assistance) forms

To refer a student for a Physical Therapy and/or Occupational Therapy evaluation:

Complete a Physical and Occupational Therapy Referral Form

Please make sure that the "permission to evaluate" section of the referral is signed by the parent and includes the child's physician information

If the parent has submitted a physician's prescription, enclose it with the referral

Mail: Dr. Kara Madara
    PT/OT Program
    Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8
    4500 Sixth Avenue
    Altoona, PA 16602

Fax: 814-949-0984 

Please note that if the outcome of a Physical/Occupational Therapy evaluation is a recommendation for services, a physician's prescription must be obtained before services can begin.