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Occupational Therapy Strategies for Crafting Inclusive PE

Occupational Therapy Strategies for Crafting Inclusive PE

FromThe OT Schoolhouse Podcast for School-Based OT Practitioners


Occupational Therapy Strategies for Crafting Inclusive PE

FromThe OT Schoolhouse Podcast for School-Based OT Practitioners

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Length:
56 minutes
Released:
Mar 25, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Imagine a school environment where every student, regardless of their abilities, can actively participate in physical education. How can we turn this into reality?In today's episode, we are joined by Faith Newton, an occupational therapist based in England, who is passionate about inclusive physical education (PE) for students with special educational needs and disabilities.In this episode, Faith will discuss the school-based occupational therapy system in the UK and how it compares to models in the US. She will also explore universal design principles and strategies for making PE more inclusive for all students. Tune in to learn more!Listen now to learn the following objectives:Learners will Identify the key components of an inclusive PE program for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).Learners will understand the role of occupational therapy in supporting neurodivergent students in physical education settings.Learners will demonstrate how to conduct an activity analysis for common PE games like dodgeball to identify sensory, physical, cognitive, and emotional demands.Thanks for tuning in! Thanks for tuning into the OT Schoolhouse Podcast brought to you by the OT Schoolhouse Collaborative Community for school-based OTPs. In OTS Collab, we use community-powered professional development to learn together and implement strategies together. Don't forget to subscribe to the show and check out the show notes for every episode at OTSchoolhouse.comSee you in the next episode!
Released:
Mar 25, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Jayson Davies, OTR/L, from the OT School House Website dives into the areas of school-based Occupational Therapy most frequently discussed by therapists. Join Jayson and special guests to explore new practice strategies and earn professional development for certification renewal!