Table of Contents
Preface
Acknowledgments
First Experiences with an Integrated Model: Excerpts from a Teacher’s Journal
Introduction: Evolution of an Integrated Model
Chapter 1. Comparison of the Medical and Integrated Models of Practice
A Brief Overview of Two Models
Medical Model of Occupational Therapy Practice
An Integrated Model of Occupational Therapy Practice in the Schools
Screening for Referral
Pre-Referral Screening
The Occupational Therapy Comprehensive Assessment
The Multidisciplinary Conference (MDC)
Development of the Individual Education Plan (IEP)
Chapter 2. Getting Started in a School-Based Practice
Orientation
Organization of Equipment
Organization of Supplies
Documentation of Services
Collaboration in the Classroom
An Ambassador in the Classroom
Teaching Styles
Monitoring the Classroom Environment
Pull-Out Therapy Model: When and Why
Mentoring Competent School-Based Therapists
Chapter 3. A Developmental Approach in the Classroom
Developmental Consideration
A Stable Base of Support
Therapeutic Intervention in the Classroom Environment
Fundamental Skills
Sensory and Motor Behaviors Required for Learning
Chapter 4. Adapting the Classroom Environment
The Open System Model
Adapting the Classroom Environment
Adapting the Work Site
Adapting the Work Task
Adapting the Worker
Other School Environments
A Sensory Corner in the Classroom
A Motor Corner in the Classroom
Motor Learning
Chapter 5. Intervention Strategies for the Classroom
Visual Strategies
Using Checklist for Modification of Visual Information
Tactile Strategies
Alternative Teaching Tools
Motor Strategies
Auditory Strategies
Chapter 6. Multisensory Learning Activities
Guidelines for Selecting Activity Components
Grading Motor Components
Grading Cognitive Components
Grading Academic Components
Adapting Activities within the Teaching Environment
Chalkboard Reading Activities Overview
Proprioceptive Activities Overview
Footprint Letters
Tactile Activities Overview
Conclusion
Appendices
Appendix A: List of Reproducible Pages
Appendix B: Multisensory Learning Activities
Appendix C: Equipment and Supplies Resource List and Vendor Resource List
Appendix D: Publishers of Assessment Instruments and Screening Tools
Appendix E: Supply List
Appendix F: Resources