Is there a place for ccupational Therapy in Scottish schools? Reconciling Work and Family Life ENTHE 2014
Introduction What are the current services in Scotland? What skills can ccupational Therapists bring to primary schools? What are the current projects with ccupational Therapists in primary schools?
Developmental Coordination Physical Handwriting Physical activities/sports Personal organisation Eating with cutlery Dressing Learning how to ride a bike Tying shoe laces Disorder Mental health Poor academic performance Inability to carry out activities of daily living appropriate to age Embarrassment Loneliness Anxiety Low self-esteem Introverted Frustration Poor social skills
What are the current services in Scotland?
journeys through care services can be challenging for children with DCD (NHS Quality Improvement Strategy Scotland 2007)
What skills can ccupational Therapists bring to primary schools?
ccupational Therapy skills Collaboration with the client building a collaborative relationship that will promote reflection, autonomy and engagement in the therapeutic process Environmental adaptation analysing and adapting environments to increase function and social participation (Creek 2003)
What are the current projects with ccupational Therapists in primary schools?
ccupational Therapy in Schools TiS (Hutton 2009) Partnering for Change Model (Missiuna et al. 2012)
Is there a need for ccupational Therapy in Scottish primary schools? Detection of potential motor difficulties Collaboration with educators and parents Assessment and intervention carried out in the school environment Decrease in travel time and cost
Conclusion Is there a place for ccupational Therapy in Scottish schools? Comfort and convenience Giving children a chance Increased collaboration/therapeutic rapport = better outcomes for children and families Breaking down barriers/changing attitudes ccupational Therapists in mainstream schools Reconciling Work and Family Life
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Contact Details Karen Page Level 4 ccupational Therapy student Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh. Email: 11002798@qmu.ac.uk