Implementing School-Based Occupational Therapy Services

“A must-read for anyone in the school setting, Implementing School-Based Occupational Therapy Services: A Multi-Tiered Approach to Sensory Processing Needs offers practical strategies to address sensory challenges. Dr. Piller combines research-based insights with real-world applications, making complex concepts accessible. This book empowers occupational therapy practitioners to support all children, fostering inclusive classrooms and promoting independence. Informative and inspiring, it’s an essential resource for school personnel.” Lauren Andelin, OTD, OTR/L, BCP, Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy at Virginia Commonwealth University. “This is a must read for all school-based occupational therapists and should be required reading in occupational therapy pediatric coursework. Gone are the days of occupational therapists solely providing direct fine motor interventions in the school setting. Occupational therapy must be prepared to provide all forms of occupational therapy to address academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs under a multi-tiered system and this book provides a guideline for how to implement such strategies. It provides the necessary background to understand the need for providing appropriate services, how to evaluate for services, and usable strategies to implement at each level. The author clearly has strong knowledge of sensory-based approaches and how to implement them in the school setting.” Jessica McHugh Conlin, PhD, OTR/L, BCP, OT with 25 years of experience in school-based practice.