Date of Award
Spring 5-2-2023
Document Type
Oral Presentation/Poster
Degree Name
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
Department
Health Science
Faculty Mentor
Shana Cerny
Keywords
early intervention, Nurture Group©, parent education, attachment, postpartum, occupational therapy
Subject Categories
Occupational Therapy
Abstract
Early intervention programs provide unique opportunities for children to develop cognitive, socioemotional, behavioral, and executive functioning skills which are necessary for success in the school environment. The purpose of this 14-week capstone experience was to integrate trauma-informed occupational therapy principles into an early childhood family education course and to advocate for the role of occupational therapy in postpartum and postnatal wellness. Methods included facilitating play-based interactions between caregivers and children, preparing and presenting educational materials, completing an annotated bibliography, and developing a freely accessible webpage with information about fourth trimester support. The outcomes of this project demonstrate that implementation of TBRI® Nurture Group© activities to an early childhood education program is an effective strategy to promote social-emotional development of children ages 2-5 years. The value of occupational therapy in health promotion for mothers and infants during the fourth trimester is also highlighted.
Recommended Citation
Hagen, Gabrielle Madeline, "Occupational Therapy in Family Education: Fourth Trimester Wellness to Kindergarten Readiness" (2023). Occupational Therapy Capstone Presentations. 105.
https://red.library.usd.edu/ot-capstone/105