Empower the future: The impact of family-centered interventions on school success for children from low socioeconomic backgrounds

Authors

Jacqueline Bruce, OTS, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Ornella Delle Noci, OTS, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Amaris Dobson, OTS, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Bryan Johnston, OTS, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Rebecca Sinko, OTD, OTR/L, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow

Document Type

Presentation

Publication Date

8-2020

Comments

Completed in partial fulfillment of the Master of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy at Jefferson University.

Note: Attached PowerPoint handout contains an audio presentation.

Abstract

Objectives

• Describe poverty’s impact on early childhood development and subsequent effects on school participation.

• Discuss evidence-based, family-centered interventions associated with increased school success for children from low-income communities.

• .Acquire the knowledge to apply effective interventions within the scope of occupational therapy practice to promote improved school success.

PICO Question:

What is the impact of family-centered occupational therapy interventions on future school participation for children (0-6 years old) from low socioeconomic backgrounds?

Recommended Citation

Bruce, OTS, Jacqueline; Noci, OTS, Ornella Delle; Dobson, OTS, Amaris; Johnston, OTS, Bryan; and Sinko, OTD, OTR/L, Rebecca, "Empower the future: The impact of family-centered interventions on school success for children from low socioeconomic backgrounds" (2020). Collaborative Research and Evidence shared Among Therapists and Educators (CREATE Day). Paper 90.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/createday/90

Language

English