School-Related Occupational Performance
Occupational therapy practitioners aim to help students reach their full potential through school-related occupational performance. By addressing the critical components of this area of life, OTs provide skilled services to improve their academic performance and overall well-being.
School-Related Occupational Performance Addressed During Intervention
Education
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Assist with adapting assignments
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Consult with committee in selection of handwriting curriculum
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Provide strategies to improve work completion
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Assist with managing/organizing work spaces
Play & Leisure
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Assist in providing/adapting accessible play environments
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Assist with leisure interest exploration
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Work with parents/caregivers to promote after-school leisure participation
ADL/IADLs
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Provide strategies for self-feeding and approaches to dressing
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Educate on proper transferring techniques (e.g., wheelchair to toilet)
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Assist with routine modification/adaptations
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Provide activities to promote participation in independent living skills.
Social Participation
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Foster appropriate peer interactions
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Foster development of friends
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Assist with social participation attendance/opportunities
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Provide strategies to reduce stressful school expectations
Work
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Promote productive occupations during school day
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Develop programs to foster work skills
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Assist in involving students in work activities around the school
O’Brien, J. C., & Kuhaneck, H. (2020). Case-smith’s occupational therapy for children and adolescents. Elsevier.
Promoting
Participation in Occupation
