Foundational Pediatrics Practice

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Foundational Pediatrics introduces the practice management model for pediatric patients. The theoretical basis of pediatric development, typical and atypical development, movement, and function, along with compassion and high standards of care will be the foundation from which the assessment and management of various pediatric diagnoses will be discussed. The students will be introduced to the wide range of pediatric diagnoses, within the context of an individual child's life and their family, in order to optimize the child's ability to thrive across their lifespan. The etiology, pathology, pathophysiology, pathokinesiology, and clinical presentation of common pediatric disorders will be covered as well as the typical alterations in motor development that can accompany neurological, neuromuscular, genetic, and orthopedic disorders in children. Examination, evaluation, diagnosis, clinical reasoning, clinical decision- making, prognosis, and the use of standardized assessments, outcome measures and evidence-based interventions will be emphasized. Management across the lifespan across the ICF in various clinical settings will be addressed, including outpatient, school, early intervention, acute care, and home health settings. Students will participate in Pediatric Movement Matters Program in which they will learn from children with neurological and neuromuscular impairments and disabilities.