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    • Pediatric Occupational Therapy
    • Sensory Integration Theory
    • Educational Psychology

    Background:

    • Occupational therapy (OT) in schools utilizes various theoretical frameworks.
    • The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) acknowledges Sensory Integration (SI) as a key approach.
    • OT aims to improve children's health and participation through meaningful occupations.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To outline the appropriateness of occupational therapy using a sensory integrative approach for children.
    • To highlight the role of SI in addressing sensory-related deficits impacting educational access.
    • To emphasize the framework of occupational therapy in facilitating children's daily life participation.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of AOTA's position on theoretical frameworks in pediatric OT.
    • Analysis of the application of SI principles in school-based OT practice.
    • Examination of how sensory deficits affect curriculum access.

    Main Results:

    • Sensory integration (SI) is recognized by AOTA as a valid approach for school-based occupational therapists.
    • Occupational therapy practitioners employ SI to address sensory deficits impacting children's learning.
    • Engagement in occupations is central to achieving health and participation outcomes.

    Conclusions:

    • Occupational therapy utilizing a sensory integrative approach is appropriate for children with sensory-related deficits.
    • SI interventions can facilitate children's access to the general education curriculum.
    • The ultimate goal of OT is to enhance children's health and participation in life activities.