Which describes common categories of related services?

• A. Speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, counseling, and transportation
• B. Math tutoring and test prep only
• C. Physical education and art classes only
• D. Library services and lunch supervision

Answer: (D)

Related services are supports that help a student with a disability benefit from special education. They include services such as speech-language pathology, audiology, interpretation services, psychological services, physical therapy, occupational therapy, counseling, recreation, school social work, and transportation. These are the kinds of services designed to enable participation in or access to the IEP goals.

Library services and lunch supervision aren’t typically listed as related services because they don’t directly enable a student to benefit from specialized instruction. They’re important school supports, but they don’t function as targeted services that facilitate the student’s access to or progress under the IEP.