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Safe Families for Children Doctoral Capstone Experience

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MLA citation style (9th ed.)

Kirby Jones. Safe Families for Children Doctoral Capstone Experience. . 2021. uindy.hykucommons.org/concern/etds/d3add1fb-4d58-4258-a765-94ec65be09d3.

APA citation style (7th ed.)

K. Jones. (2021). Safe Families for Children Doctoral Capstone Experience. https://uindy.hykucommons.org/concern/etds/d3add1fb-4d58-4258-a765-94ec65be09d3

Chicago citation style (CMOS 17, author-date)

Kirby Jones. Safe Families for Children Doctoral Capstone Experience. 2021. https://uindy.hykucommons.org/concern/etds/d3add1fb-4d58-4258-a765-94ec65be09d3.

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  • Topic: The purpose of this Doctoral Capstone Experience was to provide screening and education to individuals served at Safe Families for Children (SFFC) Central Indiana. Through trauma-informed care and interprofessional collaboration, occupational therapists can address behaviors related to exposure to trauma, impaired sensory processing, poor attachment, and delayed development. Occupational therapists working in this emerging practice area can increase access to services for individuals that may not qualify for traditional services. Method: Participants voluntarily requested services and attended educational sessions. I used the Occupational Therapy Referral Tool (OTRT) and Short Sensory Profile (SSP) to screen each child. Educational training sessions focused on the role of OT and the impact of sensory processing on behavior. I utilized a pre-post and satisfaction survey to assess caregiver and attendee education and satisfaction. Results: Four participants completed the OTRT; three of the four resulted in Recommended Referral. Five participants completed the SSP; three resulted in Probable Difference and two in Definite Difference. All families reported improved child behavior and understanding of sensory processing. Sixteen of 24 educational session attendees completed the surveys. All results improved from pre-to post-test with high satisfaction scores. Conclusions: Occupational therapists working in community programs can improve children and family’s functioning. This DCE at SFFC can serve as a foundation for future occupational therapists establishing programming, education, or services for children in adoption, foster care, and voluntary programs.

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Degree
  • OTD

Level
  • Doctorate

Discipline
  • Occupational Therapy

Grantor
  • University of Indianapolis

Advisor
  • Taylor McGann

Department
  • School of Occupational Therapy

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