role of occupational therapy in advancing school mental health
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Role of Occupational Therapy
in Advancing School Mental Health
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Occupational Therapy Promotes:
• Active Participation
• Engagement in Daily Routines
• Independent Living Skills
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Areas of Occupation:
• Social Participation• Work• Play • Leisure• Education• Daily Living
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Occupational Therapy practitioners
have unique knowledge and skills in:
• Task Analysis• Modification of Task or Environment
…To Enhance School Function
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Occupational Therapy Supports:
• All Students, with or without disabilities
• Children to meet demands of student role
• Access, participation, and progress in curriculum
• In collaboration with team including parents
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Examples of service provision:
• Early detection through screening• Enhance social participation during school
routines in cafeteria and playground• Professional development for school
personnel, for example: psychoeducation• Develop strategies to address sensory needs• Promote leisure and play skills
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Examples of service provision:
• Teaching strategies for organization
• Promoting self advocacy
• Identifying learning styles
• Enhancing ability to manage stress
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AOTA, Inc.
American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) is the professional organization representing the interests of more than 100,000 occupational therapy practitioners.
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Completed AOTA Activities On SMH:
• Formed Task Group of Experts
• Developed FAQ
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Current AOTA Activities on SMH:
• Planning SMH presentation for AOTA Conference 2009
• Connecting to States
• Engaging in community work of IDEA Partnership
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Future AOTA Activities on SMH:
• Develop:
Fact Sheet
OT Practice Article
• Strengthen:
Collaboration with multi-disciplinary
partners
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FAQ on School Mental Health
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Contact:
American Occupational Therapy Association
4720 Montgomery Lane
PO Box 31220
Bethesda, Maryland 20824-1220
www.aota.org
Sandra Schefkind, MS, OTR/L, Pediatric Coordinator
301-652-2682 ext 2000