Factors Associated with Therapists' Involvement in Children's Transition to Preschool

We identified factors associated with occupational therapists' involvement as children receiving early intervention services transition into preschool. A survey was sent to members of the American Occupational Therapy Association's School System Special Interest Section. The highest ranked...

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Published in:The American journal of occupational therapy 2011-01, Vol.65 (1), p.86-94
Main Authors: Myers, Christine Teeters, Schneck, Colleen M, Effgen, Susan K, McCormick, Katherine M, Shasby, Sharon Brandenburger
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
American Occupational Therapy Association
Early intervention programmes
Occupational therapists
Preschool children
Preschools
Therapists
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Summary:We identified factors associated with occupational therapists' involvement as children receiving early intervention services transition into preschool. A survey was sent to members of the American Occupational Therapy Association's School System Special Interest Section. The highest ranked factor for respondents in early intervention was understanding their role (mean [M]= 4.96, standard deviation [SD] = 1.26, n = 78) & for respondents in preschool programs it was having preschool staff value their participation (M = 4.84, SD = 1.46, n = 248). Preschool occupational therapists' relationship with early intervention providers, employer-based supports, & knowledge of the transition process were significantly associated with their involvement in two transition planning areas: collaboration with early intervention programs (p
ISSN:0272-9490
DOI:10.5014/ajot.2011.0906