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Applying sensory integration framework in educationally related occupational therapy practice (2003 statement).

Susanne Smith Roley, Gloria Frolek Clark, Julie Bissell

    The American Journal of Occupational Therapy : Official Publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association
    |December 10, 2003
    PubMed
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    Occupational therapists support students needing services under Section 504 or IDEA. A sensory integrative approach can be used for students with sensory integration deficits impacting educational participation.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Occupational Therapy
    • Educational Psychology
    • Developmental Neuroscience

    Background:

    • Occupational therapists (OTs) and occupational therapy assistants (OTAs) provide crucial services in educational settings.
    • These services support students eligible for Section 504 or the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
    • Therapy is essential for students to benefit from their educational programs.

    Observation:

    • OTs develop intervention plans tailored to individual student needs.
    • Intervention plans are informed by the therapist's professional knowledge and chosen frames of reference.
    • The primary goal is to enhance student engagement in occupations crucial for daily life and education.

    Findings:

    • When sensory integration deficits significantly impact a student's educational skills, a sensory integrative approach is a viable intervention option.

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  • This approach addresses specific challenges related to sensory processing within the educational context.
  • The effectiveness of this frame of reference is linked to improving participation in school activities.

    • Implications:

    • Utilizing a sensory integrative approach can improve functional participation for students with sensory integration challenges.
    • This highlights the importance of specialized therapeutic frameworks in educational occupational therapy.
    • Further research can explore the long-term impact of sensory integrative interventions on academic and social outcomes.