Occupational and Physical Therapy Universal Tools For Success Resource

The GHAEA Occupational and Physical Therapists have developed a Universal Tools for Success resource, including a 4-minute screencast explaining the process (click on the heading to access the screencast). This document covers universal intervention strategies in the areas of Active Engagement, Environment, Functional Motor Movements, and Self Help Skills. The universal interventions were developed to provide educators with strategies to implement within various school routines and educational settings. Specifically, it discusses:

• Active Engagement: basic self regulation strategies and ways to address transitions
• Environment: positioning, posture, and accessibility
• Functional Motor Movement: fine motor skills (including strategies on the motor aspects of handwriting) and gross motor skills (including strategies for mobility and transitions in and outside of the classroom)
• Self Help: routines such as mealtime, toileting, dressing and recess

If you have any questions regarding this resource, please contact Michele Harrison, Julie Stessman, or Andy Ruff.