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Occupational Therapy’S Role In Early Language Development Of Babies And Young Children, Aimee E. Ketchum, Otd, Otr/L, Marie-Christine Potvin, Phd, Otr/L
Occupational Therapy’S Role In Early Language Development Of Babies And Young Children, Aimee E. Ketchum, Otd, Otr/L, Marie-Christine Potvin, Phd, Otr/L
Student Papers, Posters & Projects
Occupational therapy practitioners in their interactions with babies, young children and their families, can be change-agents who promote rich language environments as a foundation to social interactions, social participation and academic successes. OTPs may be the sole provider working with a family or may reinforce with families the plan of care developed by speech-language pathologists (SLP) or early intervention teachers. The first step for OTPs is deeper knowledge of the importance of early language exposure, social interaction and participation development in young children and approaches that promotes rich language environments.
Cognitive Orientation To (Daily) Occupational Performance (Co-Op) Approach And Children With Disabilities, E. Amidon, K. Matteo, K. O'Toole, C. Pistilli, A. Slomowitz, Marie-Christine Potvin
Cognitive Orientation To (Daily) Occupational Performance (Co-Op) Approach And Children With Disabilities, E. Amidon, K. Matteo, K. O'Toole, C. Pistilli, A. Slomowitz, Marie-Christine Potvin
Student Papers, Posters & Projects
There is a growing body of research evidence for the CO-OP approach since first published in 2001. Individual studies such as single case designs have found positive outcomes using this approach, however, no prior systematic reviews exist. Therefore, this review aims to compile and evaluate the efficacy of the CO-OP approach in children with disabilities.
Parent And Child Perspectives: Applying Moho To Assess Inclusion Outcomes In Unified Sports, Lauren Helmig, Hannah Beatty
Parent And Child Perspectives: Applying Moho To Assess Inclusion Outcomes In Unified Sports, Lauren Helmig, Hannah Beatty
Occupational Therapy: Student Scholarship & Creative Works
For all children, being a participant in a recreational sports program is important for the well-being and quality of life. Children with disabilities may not always have the same opportunities to engage in sports programs. Unified Sports®, a branch of Special Olympics®, is an inclusive team sports program that aims to break down stereotypes about children with disabilities; however, it lacks documented outcomes. Previous research failed to explore outcomes of co-curricular non-education-based inclusion programs from the perspectives of the two main stakeholders: children with disabilities and their parents. These perspectives are key to analyzing success of current inclusion programs and …
Occupational Therapy Led Handwriting Programs In General Education, Angela Hamel, Collin Skilling
Occupational Therapy Led Handwriting Programs In General Education, Angela Hamel, Collin Skilling
Thinking Matters Symposium Archive
PIO: Does integrating occupational therapy led handwriting programs into a classroom’s curriculum improve overall handwriting in all children?