Abstract
This paper presents an example of successful collaboration between an entry-level occupational therapy program and school-based setting that resulted in innovative programming for high school students living with autism and learning disorders. The two-day programming provided opportunity for high school students (n 30) to practice a variety of life skills on the university campus as a way to support transition to secondary education and learning in the natural environment. Occupational therapy master's students developed and implemented the programming as a service-learning experience. Key factors for successful collaboration and outcomes, as well as considerations for future programming and research, are outlined.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 257-269 |
Number of pages | 13 |
Journal | Occupational Therapy in Health Care |
Volume | 26 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 2012 |
Keywords
- Autism
- Secondary education
- Service learning