Telehealth and Occupational Therapy in Schools

Occupational therapy practitioners can use telehealth and virtual instruction to serve students in schools, regardless of physical location. This text equips practitioners to effectively bridge the digital divide, ensure equitable access to services, determine whether telehealth is an appropriate fit, and work with caregivers for the best possible outcomes.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 250 pages
Publication date: 30 October 2021
Publisher: American Occupational Therapy

As telehealth and virtual instruction in schools gain widespread prevalence, occupational therapy practitioners stand poised to leverage their remarkable flexibility, adaptability, and unique skill set to serve students, irrespective of their physical location. This comprehensive text, the inaugural installment in a series on telehealth authored by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), recognizes the pivotal role of telehealth in the realm of school-based occupational therapy. It equips practitioners with the essential tools to effectively bridge the digital divide, ensure equitable access to services, evaluate the appropriateness of telehealth, and collaborate closely with caregivers to optimize outcomes for students.

CHAPTERS INCLUDE:
Chapter 1: Equity Considerations for Telehealth in Schools
Chapter 2: Best Practices in Providing Telehealth to Support Participation in School
Chapter 3: Telehealth Evaluation and Assessment in Schools
Chapter 4: Supporting Student Self-Regulation in Telehealth
Chapter 5: Implementing Interventions in Schools Through Telehealth
Chapter 6: Coaching and Supporting Caregivers via Telehealth

APPENDIXES:
Telehealth in Occupational Therapy: A Comprehensive Guide
Guidelines for Occupational Therapy in Early Intervention
Legal, Ethical, and Procedural Considerations
Case Examples Illustrating Real-World Applications

Practitioners can immediately integrate the information presented in this practical and evidence-based resource into their occupational therapy practice, thereby fostering the support of students and their active participation in school environments.

Weight: 396g
Dimension: 153 x 228 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781569006139