>Wait, wait wait. How is a "student" in a "persistent vegetative state"? I >not joking about this. If there are more than one percent of students who >have zero improvement, then maybe the "students" need physical therapists, >not "teachers". > >Kevin T. - VRWC
Students usually/always (?it has been a while since I have worked in this type of setting) have goals and measurement when involved in "special needs" under 18 (or 21). The plans are revised every year, but progress must be made for the plan to be extended. In general if there is no progress the individual is in a "maintenance program" where physical therapists are not utilized in general (more technicians- such as habilitation techs, aides, etc). I can't imagine people in a true "vegetative state" even getting to conventional "schools" (school goals are only required to relate to school functions- a soapbox for another day), but I have heard others generalize terms that could refer to individuals with low level IQ and athetoid presentation (lack of motor control of the bodies- "floppy type body presentation"). Enough for now, Dee _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
