Launch of Position Paper on the Role of Occupational Therapists Working with Children and Adolescents in Education Settings
We are delighted to launch our latest publication: Position Paper on The Role of Occupational Therapists Working with Children and Adolescents in Education Settings. This position paper was developed by a group of AOTI members with diverse practice and academic experience within health and education settings.
AOTI recognises the need for children and adolescents to have access to therapy services that support and enable their inclusion and participation within education settings. We recognise the need for a comprehensive, evidence-informed, practice-based position paper to highlight the unique contribution of Occupational Therapists working with children and adolescents in education settings.
Informed by the World Federation of Occupational Therapy, the position paper also proposes a way forward to guide Occupational Therapy practice towards the realisation of inclusive education for all children to maximise their participation, health and wellbeing. The position paper outlines the complexities involved and proposes a model to support Occupational Therapists working in education settings that shifts the focus towards occupation-focused, collaborative models of practice.
The position paper also outlines a number of recommendations and implications which will ensure ongoing development of the role of Occupational Therapy with children and adolescents in education settings.
We would like to congratulate and thank the members who contributed to and developed this valuable new resource for AOTI members. The document authors were Michelle Bergin, Brian Fitzgerald, Stephen Hodnett, Helen Lynch, Fiona Monahan, Siobhain O’Shea and Shaista Zaidi. Sincere thanks to you all.
You can download a copy of this new member resource here and it is also available for download in the Publications section of our website. You must be logged in to download the position paper as it is member-only resource.
11th October 2024
