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Emily J Scannell1, Thomas Scannell2, Karen Jacobs1
1Occupational Therapy, Boston University, Boston, MI, USA.
Physical & Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics
|November 8, 2023
Summary
Occupational therapy practitioners and educators can collaborate on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) training videos. This partnership can improve support for elementary students with ADHD, addressing common barriers and training needs.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric occupational therapy
- Educational psychology
- Special education
Background:
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) presents unique challenges in elementary education.
- Effective support for students with ADHD requires collaboration between various educational professionals.
- Occupational therapy practitioners (OTPs) play a role in supporting students with ADHD in schools.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the experiences of OTPs and other elementary school educators in supporting students with ADHD.
- To identify collaborative methods for OTPs and educators to enhance support for students with ADHD.
- To recommend strategies for overcoming barriers to supporting students with ADHD.
Main Methods:
- An online survey was administered to OTPs and other educators.
- The survey collected data on barriers to supporting students with ADHD and desired training resources.
- Responses were analyzed using two-sample proportion tests to compare groups.
Main Results:
- Both OTPs and other educators identified similar barriers and training preferences.
- A statistically significant difference was found in the barrier of limited knowledge and training about ADHD, with other educators reporting it more frequently.
- Other educators showed a significantly higher preference for video-formatted training resources.
Conclusions:
- There is a clear opportunity for OTPs and other educators to collaborate on developing ADHD training materials.
- Collaborative development of ADHD training videos can address knowledge gaps and improve support for students.
- This collaboration can foster the success of elementary students with ADHD through shared expertise and resources.
Keywords:
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