Homeschool educators’ perspectives about student needs within occupational therapy scope of practice: A pilot study

Authors

Susan L. Iliff, Department of Occupational Therapy, Belmont University, Nashville, Tennessee
Mary T. Hill, Occupational Therapy Graduate Program, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Rose White, Occupational Therapy Graduate Program, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Aubrey Alexander, Occupational Therapy Graduate Program, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-30-2023

Abstract

Homeschool educators (n = 31) were recruited to complete an electronic survey describing their perspectives. Findings indicated that many students had medical/academic needs, and accessed additional services such as occupational therapy (OT). Data analysis of open-ended questions revealed common categories: (a) curricula met or did not meet student needs (b) participants had experience-based, general or no knowledge of OT and (c) most felt homeschooling was a positive experience and expressed that limited resources were available. Further research is warranted to investigate available resources, specific needs, and how to best support students who homeschool.

Recommended Citation

Iliff, Susan L.; Mary T. Hill; Rose White; and Aubrey Alexander. "Homeschool educators’ perspectives about student needs within occupational therapy scope of practice: A pilot study." (2023). https://digitalrepository.unm.edu/peds_pubs/675