Occupational Therapy\u27s Role in Transition Planning for Students with Learning Differences and the Significance of the KAWA Model

This capstone project seeks to define the role of occupational therapy in supporting a high school to college and career transition program by providing occupation-based interventions for the unique needs of students in the classroom. Using the KAWA Model, the students begin on a journey of self-discovery to identify the individual supports, strengths and barriers that help them to understand the factors that influence their life. In this process, the KAWA Model attempts to merge the holistic approach that is common in the western themes of occupational therapy with the expectations and trajectory that is common of a secondary student in the US. With this personal knowledge and understanding, students, parents, teachers, and other transition staff can use a database of colleges and narrow the list to ensure a successful match for each student.https://soar.usa.edu/otdcapstonesfall2022/1008/thumbnail.jp