Occupational Therapy Doctorate Capstone Posters

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  Sensory Training for School Based Professionals

  Anna Rose

  The purpose of this ALE presentation was to develop a sensory-based training for school system professionals in Floyd County Schools regarding the purpose of sensory-based interventions and sensory-based equipment to improve student outcomes and academic performance. Professionals were educated regarding the appropriate use of sensory equipment within their school’s sensory room and sensory supports to utilize within the classroom. All professionals were trained to ensure optimal outcomes for students utilizing the new and finalized sensory rooms in Floyd County. After the finalization of 8 sensory rooms, and over 10 sensory-based trainings, Floyd County professionals were assessed utilizing equipment with students, as I provided modeling and feedback as needed during use of sensory-based interventions/equipment. The collaboration amongst occupational therapists, teachers, paraeducators, and other related-service professionals regarding the use of sensory intervention within the schools aims to mend the gap of interdisciplinary communication and result in improved students’ sensory processing skills, academic participation, and occupational performance.

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  Occupational Therapy's Role in Work and Industry: Manufacturing

  Madeline Spears

  This capstone project focuses on the role of occupational therapy in a work and industry setting. I completed this capstone in collaboration with the manufacturing engineering program at EKU and leaders from Toyota Powertrain with the overarching goal being to increase accessibility and advocate for expansion of the manufacturing workforce to include workers with disabilities. Toyota provided assembly parts for their cam housing process with the objective to adapt the process to be accessible for wheelchair users. I completed a thorough task analysis followed by collaboration with engineering professionals to design and build a new manufacturing workstation that is wheelchair accessible and applies principles of universal design to optimize accessibility and ergonomics. This workstation is a proof of concept that was provided to Toyota to demonstrate how someone who requires wheeled mobility can complete the same job tasks. Additionally, I developed and provided learning modules for manufacturing engineering students to educate them about physical disabilities and inclusivity. Occupational therapists are well-suited to take on an active role in work and industry and possess unique value in manufacturing as a consultant for injury prevention and health maintenance.