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KMID : 1143320240130010075
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Therapeutic Science for Neurorehabilitation
2024 Volume.13 No. 1 p.75 ~ p.86
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A Case Study on the Effects of Occupational Therapy Program on Improving School Readiness in Children With Developmental Delays: Focusing on Adaptation and Daily Living Skills
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Kim Eun-Ji
Kwak Bo-Kyeong
Park Hae-Yean
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Abstract
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Objective : The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of an occupational therapy program on the school readiness, focusing on adaptation skills and daily life skills, in children with developmental delays.
Methods : The study involved a boy with developmental delay, aged 5 years and 8 months. The program was conducted twice a week, with a total of 8 sessions spread over 4 weeks. The Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) was employed, targeting class preparation and use of the toilet. Pre-post tests and follow-up evaluations were carried out to compare changes. Data analysis involved video recordings of the subject's performance.
Results : The COPM results indicated improvements in both the performance and satisfaction levels for class preparation and toilet use. Processing skills showed seven improvements in class preparation and eight improvements in toilet use during post-testing. Activity performance observations further confirmed improvements in both class preparation and toilet use during post-test and follow-up evaluations.
Conclusion : Occupational therapy improves school readiness (adaptation skill, daily living activity skill) for children with developmental delays, and has a positive effect on overall school readiness.
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KEYWORD
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Developmental delay, Developmental disability, School-based occupational therapy, School readiness
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