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Sensory processing difficulties have been well-documented in children who have behavioral health challenges. Addressing a child’s sensory processing needs may decrease behaviors that disrupt occupational participation and thus leading to improved learning and better information retention. A review of current literature revealed that teachers who work with children with behavioral health challenges are not required to receive education in addressing sensory deficits in the classroom. This capstone project performed a needs assessment, exploring current teacher understanding of sensory processing and what role occupational therapy could play in providing training for teachers. The project also generated pertinent online teacher training modules so that teachers may be supported despite the current Covid-19 pandemic in the United States.
Publication Date
Summer 8-14-2020
Publisher
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
Medical Subject Headings
Teacher Training, Occupational Therapy, Problem Behavior, Sensation Disorders, Students
Disciplines
Child Psychology | Occupational Therapy | Teacher Education and Professional Development
Recommended Citation
Ayres, D. A., Cohill, B., MacDermott, S., & Wilson, M. (2020, August 14). Occupational Therapy’s Role in Addressing Sensory Deficits in Children with Behavioral Health Challenges Through Teacher Training. Poster presented at the Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium, University of St Augustine for Health Sciences. Retrieved from https://soar.usa.edu/otdcapstonessummer2020/7
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Child Psychology Commons, Occupational Therapy Commons, Teacher Education and Professional Development Commons
Comments
Poster presented at the Summer 2020 Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences on August 14, 2020.