Children & Youth II

Catalog description

This is the second of two 4 courses covering the foundations of contemporary ethical family-centered occupational therapy practice for children and youth. This course focuses on young children through the period of youth and adolescence as well as their families. Students apply theoretical concepts from developmental and occupation based models to understand the impact of client factors on occupational engagement and performance. The course utilizes client-centered assessments and outcome measures used in clinical pediatric practice. It also emphasizes critical thinking as students develop meaningful interventions and identify outcomes in a range of contexts and environments in support of occupational engagement. Finally, the class explores the implications of legislative mandates, role delineation, and the importance of documentation on contemporary practice. Prerequisite(s): OT 413 .