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Committee Members

Beth Ekelman, Karen Keptner, Megan Kibler

Abstract

Incarcerated individuals can have sensory processing challenges - these challenges can be exacerbated by the corrections environment. This capstone, at the Ohio Department of Rehab and Corrections, advocated for education of staff on sensory processing. This program provided staff with knowledge and valuable resources on sensory rooms and tools.

Publication Date

Spring 2024

Keywords

sensory tools, incarceration, sensory environment, sensory modulation, regulation, stimulation, sensory rooms, education on sensory tools, correctional facilities, correctional facility staff

Disciplines

Occupational Therapy

Justice Involved Individuals and Sensory Processing

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