The Five-Stage Groups approach is attributed to which practitioner?

• A. Champagne
• B. Dunn
• C. Ayres
• D. Mildred Ross's Five-Stage Groups

Answer: (D)

Recognizing who developed the Five-Stage Groups framework is testing knowledge of a structured group-therapy approach in pediatric occupational therapy. This method provides a clear sequence for planning and guiding therapy groups with children, helping foster social interaction, participation, and functional skills within a group setting. It is attributed to Mildred Ross, a prominent figure in pediatric OT, who introduced this five-stage structure to organize and run effective group sessions.

The other names listed are known for different contributions in the field—Ayres for sensory integration theory and Dunn for the sensory processing framework—so they are not associated with this specific five-stage group approach. Champagne is linked to other concepts as well, but not this particular framework.