school-based occupational therapy sarah mcnulty, otr/l board presentation october 8, 2014
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OT at School I work to ensure that a student can participate in the full breadth of school activities. O Paying attention in class O Holding a pencil or book O Understanding expected behavior O Completing written work O Managing sensory input O Engaging in self-care tasks O Accessing technologyTRANSCRIPT
School-Based Occupational Therapy
Sarah McNulty, OTR/LBoard Presentation
October 8, 2014
What is Occupational Therapy
O Provides skills for the job of livingO Helps individuals to engage in the
activities that make up their daily life – their “occupations”
OT at SchoolI work to ensure that a
student can participate in the full breadth of school
activities.
O Paying attention in classO Holding a pencil or bookO Understanding expected
behaviorO Completing written workO Managing sensory inputO Engaging in self-care tasksO Accessing technology
Specially Designed Instruction
Adaptive Tools
Assistive Technology
Sensory Supports
Support from the Community
Port Ludlow Digital Life
Friends of Chimacum Schools
Peninsula Credit Union