Increasing Student Involvement in their IEP Process: Supporting School-based Occupational Therapy Practitioners to Overcome Clinical Barriers: Results of a National Survey

Presenter(s): Phoebe Jerousek, OTD, OTR/L

Contributing Author(s): Annmarie Kinsella, OTD, OTR/L

Content Areas: Pediatrics; Developmental Disabilities

Target Audience: Student

Course Description: Student participation in their IEP process is identified as a predictor of success post-school. Despite IDEA's mandate requiring student involvement in their transition planning process, many potential barriers make this difficult in day-to-day practice. This presentation discusses results from a nationwide survey of 100 OTPs that provides context on both current OTP involvement, and needs identified to increase OTP facilitation of student participation in their IEP process