School Based & Pediatric Occupational Therapy Resource Series: Groups to Facilitate Motor, Sensory and Language Skills 2 - Softcover

Kelley OTD, S

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1489584692 ISBN 13: 9781489584694

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2013

Synopsis

The second in the series, the purpose of the Resource Series is to provide therapists, teachers or families a easy reference for various activities and therapeutic interventions. In this Resource Series, activities focus on language and motor skill acquisition. These activities are a result of years of developing lessons and interventions for students with various motor and language as a teacher and therapist. Care and consideration has been taken to ensure that activities are fun, engaging and support language and motor skills. The complexity of each activity varies and can be adapted to meet specific student or child needs. BONUS: This edition provides a connection to the Common Core standards for IEP goals and school based practice. Additionally, a discussion on the a OT Practice Framework’s and RtI’s application to the group work is provided. · Connection to Common Core Standards and OT Practice Framework · Every activity directly focuses on fine motor and language skill development and practice · Provides a guideline for adaptations and modifications for various student skill levels

About this title

About the Author:

Dr. S. Kelley, OTD, OTR/L currently practices as a pediatric occupational therapist in the school setting. She has facilitated the participation and skill growth for students in both regular education and special education programs. With a background as both an early childhood teacher and occupational therapist, Dr. Kelley has a unique and specialized perspective of education for students. Dr. Kelley specializes in the treatment of students in the early childhood self contained special education classes. After nearly 15 years of practice, Dr. Kelley decided to create resources for the school based and pediatric therapist to help facilitate effective and efficient practice. These resources reflect both the OT Practice Framework (AOTA, 2008) and the Common Core Curriculum (Common Core Standards Initiative, 2012). These resources were then made available in alternative formats for families and parents as a response from families and co-workers.

About this edition

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1489584692
• ISBN 13: 9781489584694
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 100