Aim: The purpose of this study was to explore and describe the implementation of sensory integration interventions by occupational therapists in international schools. It gives insight into the conditions for the implementation of sensory integration, outlining some of the challenges and benefits faced by the occupational therapists working in international schools. Method: A descriptive qualitative design was used to collect data using a digital survey composed of both open-ended and multiple-choice questions. Seven occupational therapists working in international schools in different countries completed the survey. The data was analyzed using a content analysis. Results: Results reveal that the conditions for implementing sensory integration in the different schools vary. The aim are, however, similar; to enable participation and engagement of the student in the school. The challenges were grouped under four subcategories: school context, collaboration, cultural backgrounds and legal framework and policies. Implementing sensory integration was regarded as being beneficial for the schools, teachers, and students. The international schools were also generally regarded as being supportive to the implementation of sensory integration. Conclusion: By implementing sensory integration interventions, the occupational therapists address the person and environment (social and cultural) to enable the student’s occupational engagement. This in turn leads to benefits, identified by the occupational therapists, for the student, teachers, and school. The physical, social, cultural, and institutional environment of the schools vary and can limit the types of sensory integration interventions provided, leading to challenges identified by the occupational therapists.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:UPSALLA1/oai:DiVA.org:hj-53356 |
| Date | January 2021 |
| Creators | Toll, Hanna |
| Publisher | Jönköping University |
| Source Sets | DiVA Archive at Upsalla University |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Student thesis, info:eu-repo/semantics/bachelorThesis, text |
| Format | application/pdf |
| Rights | info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess |
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