Michele Artale-Morgante, OTD, OTR/L, Francine M. Seruya, PhD, OTR; Developing Inclusive School Communities: An Expanded Role for School-Based Occupational Therapy. Am J Occup Ther 2017;71(4_Supplement_1):7111515230p1. doi: 10.5014/ajot.2017.71S1-PO3091.
This qualitative study explored perceptions of students in inclusive classrooms. Results indicated that students relied on paraprofessionals rather than teachers to support learning. Conclusions point to expanded roles for occupational therapy in professional training and development of inclusive school communities.
This qualitative study explored perceptions of students in inclusive classrooms. Results indicated that students relied on paraprofessionals rather than teachers to support learning. Conclusions point to expanded roles for occupational therapy in professional training and development of inclusive school communities.