Campus Location
Abilene Campus (Residential)
Date of Award
12-2024
Document Type
OTD Capstone
Department
Occupational Therapy
Degree
OTD
Faculty Advisor
Kari Williams
Site Mentor
Katie Davis
Capstone Coordinator
Leslye Molamphy
Specialization
Program Development
Focus
Mental Health
Abstract
This capstone specialization focuses on program development within the context of mental health, particularly targeting adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The project aims to implement a horticultural therapy program to enhance these adolescents’ behavioral and social skills. Despite the foundational emphasis on mental health within occupational therapy (OT), practitioners may encounter challenges in effectively managing mental health issues. This project explores horticultural therapy as a complementary approach to traditional OT practice, aiming to improve mental health outcomes. Future directions include further exploration of program development strategies and their impact on mental health outcomes within traditional settings.
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