“It Changed My Perspective”: Embedding Occupational Therapy Within an Early Childhood Education Centre Provides Inclusive Developmental Support and Access to Early Intervention

Embedded occupational therapy had a significant impact on the early childhood centre's ability to support young children's development and participation in learning. This study highlights the need to intervene at the systems level to create inclusive early childhood classrooms by focusing on helping teachers respond to early developmental concerns and empowering parents through access to developmental specialists.