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Supervision and consultation services for pediatric occupational therapists
E B Rainville1, S A Cermak, E A Murray
1Springfield College, Massachusetts 01109, USA.
Summary
Pediatric occupational therapists require expert supervision and consultation. Both therapists and administrators agree on the need for advanced support in specific practice areas.
Area of Science:
- Occupational therapy
- Pediatric occupational therapy
- Special education
Background:
- Occupational therapists with advanced expertise offer supervision and consultation across various settings.
- This pilot study specifically investigated the utilization of these services by pediatric occupational therapists.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the current use of supervision and consultation services among pediatric occupational therapists.
- To assess satisfaction with existing services and identify needs for additional resources.
- To gather opinions on practice areas that would benefit most from expert supervision and consultation.
Main Methods:
- Surveys were distributed to special education administrators and pediatric occupational therapists in Massachusetts.
- Respondents provided information on current supervision and consultation usage, satisfaction levels, and resource needs.
- Data were collected on preferred areas for supervision and consultation.
Main Results:
- A consensus emerged between administrators and therapists regarding the necessity of expert occupational therapy supervision and consultation.
- Key areas identified for supervision and consultation included classroom strategies, service delivery decisions, and evaluation methods.
Conclusions:
- Pediatric occupational therapists benefit from expert supervision and consultation provided by experienced occupational therapists.
- These advanced services are crucial complements to traditional management, education, and training approaches.