Children & Youth I

Catalog description

This is the first of two courses covering the foundations of contemporary, ethical family-centered occupational therapy practice for children and youth. This semester has an emphasis on infants and young children and their families. Students apply theoretical concepts from developmental and occupation based models to understand the impact of client factors on occupational engagement and performance. Client-centered assessments and outcome measures, used in practice with children and families are explored. Evidence-based clinical reasoning is emphasized as students develop meaningful interventions and identify outcomes in support of occupational engagement in a variety of contexts and environments. Finally, students understand the implications of legislative mandates, role delineation, and the importance of documentation on contemporary practice. Prerequisite(s): OT 321 and OT 323 .