Summary:What are the benefits, challenges, and justifications of Therapy in Natural Settings? How do inclusive and integrated services align with the purpose of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and with the principles of occupational therapy? How does Therapy in Natural Settings offer a learning opportunity for all stakeholders? This session reviews inclusion as a social justice issue and offers supporting resources, scenarios, and activities. Therapy in Natural Settings is connected to transitions and life skills development. The presenter argues for jargon-free, community building efforts to bridge understanding about the distinct value of our profession. Therapy in Natural Settings can improve overall quality of life and levels of satisfaction by: 1) addressing emotional and sensory regulation; 2) enhancing participation; and 3) increasing community engagement.
Presented live and recorded November 2016.
Intended Audience:Occupational therapists, speech language pathologists, physical therapists, special education teachers, psychologists, early intervention specialists, nurses, physicians, mental health providers and parents
Prerequisite: None
Presenter: Sandra Schefkind, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA is the Pediatric Program Manager in the Professional Affairs Division at the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). Her responsibilities include: community and capacity building in relation to occupational therapy pediatric practice; representing AOTA with pertinent external organizations; and providing technical assistance. She is currently a doctorate student (OTD) at Thomas Jefferson University with an anticipated graduation in August 2016. Her doctorate studies focus on community of practice as a social learning approach.
Learning Objectives:
1. Relate Therapy in Natural Settings to current practices
2. Identify trends, resources and activities that align with inclusive, integrated services
Continuing Education:The Sensory Processing Disorder Foundation is an AOTA Approved Provider of Continuing Education. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
Upon full completion of the course video, participants must complete and pass a quiz with at least 80% accuracy to receive a certificate of completion.
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