Name three examples of related services and briefly describe their purpose.

• A. Speech-language therapy, Physical therapy, Occupational therapy.
• B. Counseling, audiology, assistive technology.
• C. Auditory training, mobility training, nutrition counseling.
• D. Speech-language therapy (communication), Occupational Therapy (daily living skills), Counseling (social/emotional well-being).

Answer: (D)

Related services are supports designed to help a student with a disability access and benefit from special education. The best choice names three common related services and gives a quick idea of what each is for: Speech-language therapy helps with communication, which supports listening, speaking, understanding language, and participating in classroom instruction; Occupational therapy assists with everyday tasks and fine motor skills needed for school activities and independence in tasks like writing, organization, and self-care; Counseling addresses social and emotional needs, helping with behavior, coping, and forming relationships that support learning. While other options mention plausible services, they don’t pair each service with a brief purpose, so they don’t show the intended connection between the service and its role in the student’s education.