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Description
The purpose of this ALE project was to support volunteers working with children with special needs and enhance the experience of children with special needs in church classrooms at Fern Creek Christian Church in Louisville, Kentucky. Volunteers were provided with education and training regarding sensory equipment and strategies to utilize within the classrooms. Changes to the environment were made including creation of a sensory room and adaptations to the classrooms to better support children’s sensory needs. The confidence of volunteers working with children with special needs was measured through a post-survey following the implementation of education and training. This capstone project emphasizes the role that occupational therapy can play in Sunday school classrooms for children to create a more inclusive and holistic environment. It also highlights the distinctive knowledge occupational therapists bring in understanding and applying sensory strategies and tools, and how they empower individuals through education to limit barriers in a Sunday school classroom addressing the needs identified in the literature review.
Graduation Date
8-8-2025
Disciplines
Occupational Therapy
Degree Type
Open Access Capstone
Document Type
Poster
Degree Name
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
Department
Occupational Therapy
Site Mentor
Abby Powers
Comments
Link to capstone presentation video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtOAYw8XmgE