Poster Session
Issue Date: August 2016
Published Online: August 01, 2016
Updated: April 30, 2020
School-Based Occupational Therapists’ Use of Assistive Technology
Lauren Heft, BLA; Claire Morress, PhD, OTR/L, ATP; Emily Dragoo, BLA; Emily Blessing, BLA; Julia Shaw, BLA
Author Affiliations
  • Xavier University
  • Xavier University
  • Xavier University
  • Xavier University
Article Information
Assistive Technology / Education of OTs and OTAs / Prevention and Intervention
Poster Session   |   August 01, 2016
School-Based Occupational Therapists’ Use of Assistive Technology
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, August 2016, Vol. 70, 7011515273. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2016.70S1-PO5126
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, August 2016, Vol. 70, 7011515273. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2016.70S1-PO5126
Abstract

Date Presented 4/8/2016

School-based occupational therapists in Ohio were surveyed about their use of assistive technology (AT) in the school system. Results emphasize the need for training and continuing education to increase therapists’ confidence and frequency with which they consider AT for their students.

Primary Author and Speaker: Lauren Heft

Additional Authors and Speakers: Emily Dragoo, Emily Blessing, Julia Shaw,

Contributing Author: Claire Morress