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Factors Associated With Therapists’ Involvement in Children’s Transition to Preschool

Published:2011-01-01 Issue:1 Volume:65 Page:86-94
ISSN:0272-9490
Container-title:The American Journal of Occupational Therapy
language:en
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Author:

Myers Christine Teeters¹,Schneck Colleen M.²,Effgen Susan K.³,McCormick Katherine M.⁴,Shasby Sharon Brandenburger⁵

Affiliation:

1. Christine Teeters Myers, PhD, OTR/L, is Associate Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy, Eastern Kentucky University, 103 Dizney Building, Richmond, KY 40475; christine.myers@eku.edu. At the time of the study, she was Doctoral Student, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Kentucky, Lexington

2. Colleen M. Schneck, ScD, OTR/L, FAOTA, is Professor and Chair, Department of Occupational Therapy, Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond

3. Susan K. Effgen, PhD, PT, is Professor, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Kentucky, Lexington

4. Katherine M. McCormick, PhD, is Associate Professor, Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation Counseling, University of Kentucky, Lexington

5. Sharon Brandenburger Shasby, EdD, OTR/L, FAOTA, was Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy, Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, at the time of the study

Abstract

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.

Publisher

AOTA Press

Subject

Occupational Therapy

Link

https://research.aota.org/ajot/article-pdf/65/1/86/66354/86.pdf

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