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The purpose of this capstone experience was to complete an advanced clinical practice in Dynamic Movement Intervention (DMI) and to explore the role of occupational therapy in pediatric gross motor development at Marshall Pediatric Therapy in Lexington, Kentucky. As part of this project, an educational brochure was developed to inform parents and practitioners about the benefits of DMI for children with gross motor delays. Additionally, a student guide was created to link DMI exercises to pediatric developmental milestones and to highlight their relevance to occupational therapy. This capstone experience allowed me to advance my understanding of pediatric gross motor development, particularly for children with neurodevelopmental disorders, and helped position DMI as a valuable therapeutic approach. A key goal of the project was to educate healthcare professionals about DMI to promote increased referrals to DMI-certified therapists. Another aim was to encourage more occupational therapists to pursue DMI certification by emphasizing its impact on gross motor skill acquisition. The final deliverables- including the brochure and student guide- were presented to clinic staff and distributed to interested therapists for use with families and other healthcare providers. Through a thorough literature review, this project addressed a need for greater awareness and understanding of DMI as an effective intervention for children with gross motor delays and advocated for continued research and professional development in this area.
Graduation Date
2025
Keywords
OTD Capstone, Advanced Clinical Practice, Advocacy, Education, Pediatric, Gross motor development, Dynamic Movement Intervention, Gross motor delay, neurodevelopment, neuromotor disorder
Disciplines
Occupational Therapy
Degree Type
Open Access Capstone
Document Type
Poster
Degree Name
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
Department
Occupational Therapy
Site Mentor
Meredith Proctor OTR/L, CIMC
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Link to Presentation: https://youtu.be/PJ-MeJe48WI