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Integrated Occupational Therapy Camp for Children with Regulation/Sensory Processing Differences: Preliminary

Tracy M Stackhouse, Hannah K Burke, Colleen G Hacker

Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy. Revue Canadienne D'Ergotherapie

|October 6, 2022

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Occupational therapy integrated into a camp setting significantly improved functional goals for children with neurodevelopmental differences. These gains in occupational performance were sustained three months after the camp concluded.

Keywords:

Ergothérapie pédiatrique intégration sensorimotrice neurodevelopment neurodéveloppement pediatric occupational therapy sensory-motor integration

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Area of Science:

Pediatrics
Occupational Therapy
Developmental Psychology

Background:

Limited evidence exists on occupational therapy integration in camp settings for children with neurodevelopmental differences.
Camp environments offer potential for supporting participation and functional goal attainment in this population.

Purpose of the Study:

To examine the impact of an integrated occupational therapy camp on parent-established functional goals for children with regulation/sensory processing differences.
To assess the effectiveness of camp-based occupational therapy interventions.

Main Methods:

A pre-test/post-test repeated measures cohort design was employed.
Individualized goals were set using the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) with parents of 82 children (ages 4-13) three months prior to camp.
Goal attainment was reassessed immediately before, one month after, and three months after the camp.

Main Results:

Occupational performance improvements during the camp week significantly surpassed changes observed in the preceding three months.
The observed improvements in functional goals remained stable at the three-month post-camp follow-up.

Conclusions:

Integrating occupational therapy within a camp setting demonstrates clear benefits for children with neurodevelopmental differences.
The Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) is a viable tool for documenting meaningful, individualized progress in camp settings.