1. Topic-
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| Paraprofessional instruction of positioning and adaptive techniques
for inclusion of a 4 year old child with cerebral palsy in preschool
environment. |
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2. Content-
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I. Positioning techniques to improve during circle time, free play,
activity time and recess.
2. Safe and appropriate use of both specialized medical equipment
and equipment found in natural environment of preschool.
3. Inclusion model
4. overview of |
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3. Goals: Aims/Outcomes-
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1.Paraprofessional will apply knowledge of a variety of appropriate
positioning
strategies for the student(s) while in the preschool classroom and following
the preschool schedule, 100% of the time.
2. Paraprofessional will participate actively in problem solving the student(s)'s
complete participation in preschool activities with cuing from occupational
therapist.
3. Paraprofessional will adapt activities to increase the student(s)'s participation
in preschool classroom with consultation as needed from occupational
therapist.
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4. Objectives-
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Para will demonstrate proper lifting techniques
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5. Materials and Aids-
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| Rifton Bench, Bean bag chair, iPad, |
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6. Procedures/Methods-
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A. Introduction-
1. Introduce paraprofessional to general information about 4 year
old with cerebral palsy and his likes and dislikes.
2. Discuss evidence for inclusive and natural embedded activities
for preschool classroom.
3. Introduce paraprofessional to the role of occupational therapy
in the preschool setting. |
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B. Development-
1. Demonstration by occupational therapist on activity specific
positioning techniques.
2. Explanation and engaging paraprofessional in active problem solving
during classroom activities to encourage full inclusion of child in
classroom activities and routines.
3. Modeling and explanation of adapted techniques for classroom activities
to improve child's participation in age appropriate activities within
classroom. |
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C. Practice-
1. Paraprofessional to practice using positioning equipment with
therapist present during free play to allow for communication between
therapist and paraprofessional.
2. Allow paraprofessional to actively problem solve choice of 3 positions
and or equipment to be used for child during fine motor activity.
Pictures of positions and or equipment to be provided and matched
to activity in classroom on laminated schedule.
3. Allow for active problem solving in presence of OT of adaptive
grasp on markers and equipment based on child's interest in fine motor
activity. |
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D. Independent Practice-
1. Paraprofessional to use a picture schedule in child's communication
note book to indicate positioning equipment used and activities during
preschool day.
2. Paraprofessional will record and review comfort level of techniques
for inclusion, and positioning, and adapting activities on a 1 through
5 self efficacy scale for main activities in classroom. Will review
with occupational therapist weekly to indicate further learning opportunities.
3. Paraprofessional will participate in the assistive technology meeting
on child and indicate techniques that have been successful. |
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E. Accommodations (Differentiated Instruction)-
1.Visual schedule in communication notebook. Kinesthetic demonstration
of lifting and holding techniques. Picture cues for safety.
2. Time scheduled for Paraprofessional to meet with OT after student
leaves
3. Time scheduled for meetings |
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F. Checking for understanding-
1. Review communication notebook weekly, then monthly.
2. Continue with Self efficacy scale |
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G. Closure-
1. Review Self Efficacy scale from beginning to end to empower paraprofessional
in her skills
2. Leave para with contact information |
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7. Evaluation-
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1. Self Efficacy Scale
2. observation |
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