"A school-based occupational therapy practitioner
observes, assesses, and addresses
the child’s strengths and needs within
the natural environment of the school setting
in order to support the student’s educational program.
The role of an OT within the school environment
is not to provide a full rehabilitation program
but to support the child within the academic environment."
(www.AOTA.com)
Occupational Therapy within the school setting . . .
OT supports academic, behavior, and functional performance.
The goal is to promote participation through:
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OT works on a variety of skills and with a variety of interventions and strategies such as:
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