What is the typical age range served by school-based physical therapy?

What is the typical age range served by school-based physical therapy?

• A. 0-21
• B. 0-18
• C. 3-21
• D. 5-18

Answer: (C)

School-based physical therapy is provided to students with disabilities in the educational setting from age 3 up to age 21. This aligns with IDEA Part B, which covers eligible students from the start of formal schooling through the end of high school and up to 21. Infants and toddlers under 3 receive early intervention services outside the school system, and services typically end once a student graduates or turns 22, whichever comes first. So the typical age range is 3-21.

School-based physical therapy is provided to students with disabilities in the educational setting from age 3 up to age 21. This aligns with IDEA Part B, which covers eligible students from the start of formal schooling through the end of high school and up to 21. Infants and toddlers under 3 receive early intervention services outside the school system, and services typically end once a student graduates or turns 22, whichever comes first. So the typical age range is 3-21.