The work of the occupational therapist ensures the participation of all students, adapting environments and materials to encourage confidence, motivation and learning at the start of the day.
The daily activity of "Bon Dia!" in school classrooms has been consolidated for many years as a fundamental routine at the beginning of the day for all students. Led by the teaching staff and with the support of physiotherapists, speech therapists and occupational therapists, this collaborative dynamics bring many benefits to students. We particularly highlight the role of the occupational therapist in this activity, whose work facilitates access, improves participation and fosters the students' self-esteem, adapting the activity, the resources and the spaces so that each boy and girl can start your day with confidence.
The central task of the occupational therapist in the school during the activity of "Bon Dia!" is to guarantee the maximum level of participation of all students. They adapt the materials and the environment so that all students, regardless of their abilities, can participate fully. For this reason, occupational therapists work to offer both direct and alternative access options. In some cases, it is resorted to support products, such as articulated arms for push buttons, or specific software that favors interaction through systems like "The Grid", which allow communication and work by cause-effect.
The occupational therapist too assesses the sensory needs of each student, an aspect that is key to guaranteeing a comfortable and safe learning environment. Based on this assessment, the classroom team can modulate the stimuli according to their individual needs. So, yes facilitates a space where students feel comfortable and ready for learning.
Apart from sensory regulation, occupational therapists intervene in the improvement of manual skills, coordination and body awareness. This is particularly relevant for students who may have difficulties in spatial discrimination or in understanding body and visuospatial concepts, which are worked on through adapted materials that encourage practice and body differentiation. In addition, the occupational therapist analyzes and adjusts the stimuli in each space to improve the process of reception, interpretation and response to the different stimuli.
With the contribution of the occupational therapist in the “Bon Dia!” activity, the school promotes an inclusive education where every student, regardless of their abilities and needs, has the opportunity to participate actively and confidently in their school environment.
This daily work in the adaptation of environments, materials and sensory supports highlights the importance of interdisciplinary work where each professional contributes their knowledge to achieve the educational goals of each boy and girl.
From Occupational Therapy we prioritize the participation of all students in all school activities. Good morning activity facilitates preparation and increases motivation. To make participation possible, the occupational therapist analyzes and adapts the demands of the activities, the student's characteristics, the materials and the environment.
Gross motor coordination
Oculomanual praxia. fine motor skills Time orientation
Time orientation
direct access Visuoperceptive skills and oculomanual coordination.
Alternative access Participation in school tasks through eye coordination.
