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Description
This capstone project took place at a local church, The Creek, in London, KY. Specifically, this project took place within the Kid’s church area. The ACOTE focus areas for this project were program development, education, and advocacy. The goals of this Capstone/ALE project were to learn more about and better understand the sensory system and how it works; to create a sensory room for children with disabilities who may need to regulate their sensory system; to create resources and educational guides for adults and volunteers who may be in the sensory room to guide them on the appropriate ways to use the items and the room. The use of sensory rooms can be beneficial to children with disabilities and help them regulate their sensory system. They then can focus on their designated task more efficiently. This project provided an inclusive environment of a sensory room to allow all children to be able to participate in the church. This capstone project advanced occupational therapy by promoting inclusion and sensory regulation for children with disabilities in a community setting. This project helped demonstrate the understanding of how a sensory system and other sensory supports can improve occupational performance and social participation in everyday lives by providing a safe, inclusive environment for all children.
Graduation Date
2025
Keywords
program development, education, advocacy, sensory integration, sensory room, inclusion
Disciplines
Occupational Therapy
Degree Type
Open Access Capstone
Document Type
Poster
Degree Name
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
Department
Occupational Therapy
Site Mentor
Cameron Smoak
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