Reviews
Christie Kiley, MA, OTR/L, MamaOT.com - February 24, 2015
"The Occupational Therapist's Handbook for Inclusive School Practices has transformed the way I think about my school-based practice. If I could only recommend one book on school-based occupational therapy, this would be the one! The OT's Handbook does a stellar job at defining technical terms, policies, and acronyms related to Special Education, detailing the vast role that OTs play within the educational setting, and sharing specific strategies, accommodations/modifications, and services occupational therapy practitioners can provide to support students' needs and educational progress in the Least Restrictive Environment. This is a perfect resource for new practitioners and fieldwork students, as well as a practical refresher for those who are veterans. The combination of facts and creative ideas makes this a refreshing read for anyone looking to boost their effectiveness as a school-based OT practitioner. I don't think I can emphasize enough how practical and empowering this book is!
As a school-based occupational therapist, I appreciated the fact that this book addresses the issue of caseload versus workload and advocates for a shift in mindset so OTs can support students and their teachers along a true continuum of services. Occupational therapy practitioners have such powerful tools and strategies to offer students, teachers, and educational staff, and we need to be integrated into the bigger picture. This book introduces readers to how to do just that!"
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Joleen Thomas - December 22, 2014
“What I loved about this book is that it reinforced what I had always thought about inclusion, but have had trouble conveying to other team members- that we as educators should always presume competence on behalf of our students, and learn to adapt OUR approaches so that their learning can take place in the most natural setting and least restrictive environment.”
Anne Zachry, Assistant Professor and Vice Chair of the Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Tennessee Health Science Center - December 17, 2014
“This is a comprehensive and informative resource for all occupational therapists who work in the school system. With a focus on inclusive practices, this book includes chapters on special education, collaboration, and the use of social, environmental and academic supports. As an OT with 24 years experience working in the schools, I highly recommend this guidebook to all occupational therapy students, new graduates and seasoned therapists who strive to promote the best practice of occupational therapy in educational settings.”
Lisa Crabtree, Graduate Faculty, Assistant Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy & Occupational Science, Towson University - October 14, 2013
“Provide[s] detailed strategies that foster inclusive practices and collaborative relationships. This book is an important resource for occupational therapy practitioners on school-based teams who are implementing inclusive best practices.”
Dr. Richard Villa, President, Bayridge Consortium, Inc., San Diego, CA - October 7, 2013
“Examines the context and rationale for providing related services in an inclusive school, clarifies roles and responsibilities of team members, and provides practical how-to strategies and examples of the delivery of occupational therapy services in an inclusive school.”
Dr. Jacqueline Thousand, Professor, School of Education, College of Education, Health, and Human Services, California State University San Marcos - September 30, 2013
“This highly readable book gives occupational therapists the tools to be powerful team members in advancing inclusive education opportunities for students with and without disabilities.”