Moving On Up: The Transition from Middle to High School for Neurotypical Adolescents

Authors

Corinne Dever, OTS, Jefferson UniversityFollow
Julia Forebaugh, OTS, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Alexandra Mangino, OTS, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Madeline Gamble, OTS, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Samantha Morse, OTS, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Rebecca Sinko, OTD, OTR/L, Thomas Jefferson University

Document Type

Presentation

Publication Date

8-2020

Comments

Completed in partial fulfillment of a Master of Science Degree Thomas Jefferson University.

Note: Attached PowerPoint handout contains an audio presentation.

Abstract

Objectives

• Define the role of occupational therapy for the middle to high school transition.
• Identify potential interventions within the scope of occupational therapy to facilitate the transition from middle to high school.
• Acquire the knowledge from current research to apply occupational therapy interventions to neurotypical adolescents transitioning from middle to high school.

PICO Question

What kind of (I) interventions fall within the scope of occupational therapy (O) to increase school participation for (P) neurotypical adolescents transitioning from middle school to high school?

Recommended Citation

Dever, OTS, Corinne; Forebaugh, OTS, Julia; Mangino, OTS, Alexandra; Gamble, OTS, Madeline; Morse, OTS, Samantha; and Sinko, OTD, OTR/L, Rebecca, "Moving On Up: The Transition from Middle to High School for Neurotypical Adolescents" (2020). Collaborative Research and Evidence shared Among Therapists and Educators (CREATE Day). Paper 87.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/createday/87