Therapists (or clinical counselors) identify, assess and provide treatment plans for children with specific emotional or behavioral symptoms. Child therapists work with a range of presenting concerns and will continue to work with a child as they progress through treatment. These types of mental health workers generally operate independently from the school system. Referrals are available if requested.
School social workers also have unique purpose compared to school counselors and therapists. They may also provide one on one counseling services to children in schools; but additionally work to put families in touch with employment assistance, housing programs, support groups, and any other resources that would improve quality of life for the child. They may be employed by the school district, or they may work in collaboration with a community agency.
School or educational psychologists (sometimes educational diagnostician) work with students that have been identified as potentially qualifying for special services. They are highly trained in the use of measurements and assessments to understand the unique needs of all types of learners. If a student is identified for special education, they monitor the progress working in collaboration with teachers, parents, specialized interventionists, administrators, social workers, counselors and any other professionals that can help meet the child's unique needs. They are also trained to work in one on one counseling sessions and will see students if it is an appropriate part of the child's progress.
Additionally, your child might work with educational interventionists, special education teachers, speech therapists, occupational or physical therapists. Each has highly specialized training to make sure each child has the tools they need to be successful in school.
School social workers also have unique purpose compared to school counselors and therapists. They may also provide one on one counseling services to children in schools; but additionally work to put families in touch with employment assistance, housing programs, support groups, and any other resources that would improve quality of life for the child. They may be employed by the school district, or they may work in collaboration with a community agency.
School or educational psychologists (sometimes educational diagnostician) work with students that have been identified as potentially qualifying for special services. They are highly trained in the use of measurements and assessments to understand the unique needs of all types of learners. If a student is identified for special education, they monitor the progress working in collaboration with teachers, parents, specialized interventionists, administrators, social workers, counselors and any other professionals that can help meet the child's unique needs. They are also trained to work in one on one counseling sessions and will see students if it is an appropriate part of the child's progress.
Additionally, your child might work with educational interventionists, special education teachers, speech therapists, occupational or physical therapists. Each has highly specialized training to make sure each child has the tools they need to be successful in school.