Promoting the Development of Foundation Phase Learners in Under-Resourced Environments using Ayres Sensory Integration®  Principles and Custom-Designed, Low-Cost Playgrounds

2 Clinical CEUs

Citation:

van Jaarsveld A, Liebenberg E, Van Rooyen FC, & Janse van Rensburg E. (2021). Promoting the development of foundation phase learners in under-resourced environments using Ayres Sensory Integration® principles and custom-designed, low-cost playgrounds. South African Journal of Occupational Therapy. 51(1):9-17. https://doi.org/10.17159/2310-3833/2021/vol51n1a3.

 

Objectives of this course

On completion of this CPD activity, the participant will be able to:

  • Discuss the importance of feasible developmental stimulation programmes for children from under-resourced communities.
  • Describe the origin, aim, and principles of “Back to Urth” playgrounds and the accompanying sensory-motor programme.
  • Compare the sensory-motor performance of learners who participated in the “Back to Urth” playground programme with that of the control group following the intervention.
  • Compare the school performance of learners who participated in the “Back to Urth” playground programme with that of the control group following the intervention.

 

Instructions:

Progress to the lesson to begin reading the article. Mark this step complete once you have read the article.

You may then progress to answer the quiz. You only have three attempts at the quiz, so be sure to check your answers. If you score above 70% on the Quiz, you will qualify for 2 CEUs.

Once you have marked all tasks complete, you will be able to access your CEU certificate on your My Courses Profile.

HPCSA Compliance:

  • Your attendance will be submitted directly to HPCSA—no action needed on your part.
  • We recommend keeping a copy of your certificate for your records. It will also be stored in your profile for 12 months future reference.
  • Ensure your HPCSA number is correctly entered in “My Account” (without spaces). Incorrect numbers will not upload to their system.
You have until the 31st of December 2025 to complete this course.

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