Date of Award
4-2023
Degree Type
Capstone Project
Degree Name
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
Department
Occupational Therapy
First Advisor
Wendy Horton-Bierema
Second Advisor
Holly Grieves
Abstract
This Doctoral Capstone Experience involved developing and implementing a social skills group program for current clients at an occupational therapy outpatient pediatric clinic. The purpose was to provide an additional service for the clinic that clients could participate into further progress one’s social-emotional and social interaction skills. The program was developed for peers alike to learn and enhance their social skills within a realistic and supportive environment. Based on the mentor and client’s needs at Arcadia Center for OT, a social skill program was developed that integrated the bottom-up approach.
Recommended Citation
Fallis, Sydney, "Social Skill Program Development: A Bottom-Up Approach" (2023). Capstone Projects. 5.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/capstone_projects/5
Comments
Capstone Experience & Project Presentation Video