Factors associated with therapists' involvement in children's transition to preschool.
Am J Occup Ther
; 65(1): 86-94, 2011.
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| ID: mdl-21309375
ABSTRACT
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) and 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, and knowledge of the transition process were significantly associated with their involvement in two transition planning areas collaboration with early intervention programs (p < .001) and family support (p < .001). Findings suggest that practices that enhance relationships among programs influence occupational therapist involvement. Implications for formal training to support involvement in the transition process are discussed.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Instituições Acadêmicas
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Terapia Ocupacional
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Intervenção Educacional Precoce
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Crianças com Deficiência
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Acontecimentos que Mudam a Vida
Tipo de estudo:
Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Child, preschool
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Am J Occup Ther
Ano de publicação:
2011
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos