Campus Location
Abilene Campus (Residential)
Date of Award
12-2025
Document Type
OTD Capstone
Department
Occupational Therapy
Degree
OTD
Faculty Advisor
Amy Gibbs
Site Mentor
Amanda Yerby, Jaci Williams, Kelsey Sutton
Capstone Coordinator
Leslye Morris
Specialization
Education
Focus
Caregivers
Abstract
This capstone project aims to educate caregivers on the foundational three sensory systems and sensory integration (SI) interventions to enhance children’s participation in daily occupations. Research consistently highlights the vital role caregivers play in supporting their child’s sensory regulation and overall well-being. However, existing literature offers limited investigation into the relationship between SI dysfunction and caregiver education. Sensory integration enables the organization of sensory input to facilitate meaningful interaction with the environment; however, caregiver participation in applying SI-based interventions remains underrepresented in research and practice. To address these issues, this project utilizes an approach called knowledge translation through the creation of educational videos grounded in Ayres Sensory Integration (ASI) theory. These videos present key SI concepts and intervention strategies targeting the tactile, proprioceptive, and vestibular systems—each foundational to the body’s sensory development. By enhancing caregivers’ understanding of the systems and increasing their confidence in engaging in interventions, the project promotes the consistent use of therapeutic interventions that support clinical progress across various settings. The implementation of these educational materials at the West Texas Rehabilitation Center (WTRC) in Abilene, Texas, supports ongoing professional development among practitioners and advances evidence-based caregiver education practices in pediatric occupational therapy.
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