Provide two examples of related services and their purposes.

• A. Speech-language pathology to support communication; physical therapy to improve mobility
• B. Physical therapy to improve mobility; counseling for social-emotional development
• C. Speech-language pathology to support communication; occupational therapy to develop fine motor and daily living skills
• D. School counseling for academic planning; occupational therapy to develop fine motor skills

Answer: (B)

Related services are supports that help a student with a disability access and participate in school. Physical therapy to improve mobility addresses movement and functional skills that can limit classroom participation, making it possible for the student to move between activities, handle materials, and participate in routines. Counseling for social-emotional development supports skills like emotion regulation, peer interactions, and coping with school stress, which helps the student engage with others and stay focused on learning tasks. Together, these two services illustrate how different supports remove barriers to education in both physical access and social-emotional functioning.