An Occupational Therapy Practitioner’s Guide to School-Based Practice

This book provides a practical guide for occupational therapy practitioners to implement sensory-based interventions within a multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) framework, emphasizing Tiers 1 and 2 to improve academic participation. Focusing on sensory processing challenges, it offers strategies for assessing the sensory aspects of the environment and student population, delivering interventions at the group level, and monitoring outcomes to inform ongoing adjustments. With evidence-based approaches and innovative techniques, the book equips practitioners to support a broad spectrum of students—including those who may need extra help but do not qualify for specialized services—fostering inclusive, engaging, and effective learning environments.

Key Features:

• Implements sensory interventions through a tiered MTSS framework.
• Provides assessment tools for classroom and population-level sensory needs.
• Offers evidence-based methods to monitor and modify interventions.
• Highlights innovative strategies for students requiring additional support.
• Focuses on enhancing academic participation and inclusive learning environments.