Date Presented Accepted for AOTA INSPIRE 2021 but unable to be presented due to online event limitations.

Sustaining attention in today’s elementary classrooms is increasingly challenging for elementary-age students. Long sedentary instruction, a demanding curriculum, and reduction in recess time can negatively impact children’s attention. OT practitioners can combat these issues by providing brief and effective student-centered classroom breaks focusing on physical exercise and mindfulness.

Primary Author and Speaker: Jessica Swanson

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