Foundations and Interventions in Neurological Rehabilitation

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This course prepares the student for providing therapy to those with neurological deficits resulting from disorders such as strokes, head injuries, spinal cord injuries, or diseases such as multiple sclerosis or Parkinson’s disease. The course will discuss the common deficits associated with various neurological disorders, introduce common screening tools used by the occupational therapy assistant, and explore the treatment interventions used to address the motor, cognitive, sensory, and perceptual deficits common with this population.