Merancas Middle College High School

11930 Verhoeff Dr
Huntersville, NC 28078
April 26, 2019

Graduation Project Review Board Members

Merancas Middle College High School
11930 Verhoeff Dr
Huntersville, NC 28078

Dear Review Board Members:

My name is Natalie Jatulis and I am a senior here at Merancas Middle College High School. I
have chosen to complete my project on the benefits of occupational therapy for children with
sensory processing disorders (SPD). I chose this because my goal is to become a pediatric
occupational therapist (OT).

Overall, receiving occupational therapy helps improves the lives of children with sensory
disorders by improving their happiness by making them more comfortable, creating a safe
environment for these children, and lessening negative reactions to everyday activities.

I completed my service learning at Lake Norman Children's Therapy. I chose this because it is a
reputable office that offers occupational therapy. I went there once a week and became very with
those I shadowed which was a great way to get hands on research. I learned a lot through this
experience.

I have learned how beneficial occupational therapy really is for sensory processing disorders
along with other types of disorders. This has also taught me how much I will be able to make a
difference in children's lives by becoming an OT.

I really enjoyed creating this project, completing the research, and learning so much more about
SPD and the benefits of OT. The service learning experience has reassured me that I want to go
to college to become an OT.

Sincerely,

Natalie Jatulis