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Effectiveness of an OT Reading Program for Underserved Children in an Urban Elementary School: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Study


 Date Presented 04/02/2022
 We assessed the effectiveness of an OT reading program for first and second graders in an underserved urban elementary school. Preliminary evidence demonstrated increases in foundational reading skills and reading participation. This study contributes to the development of pediatric literacy support as an emerging practice area in the OT profession, and it addresses a gap in the literature targeting the specific needs of children in underserved communities.
 Primary Author and Speaker: L. Mari Arnaud
 Contributing Authors: Sharon Gutman