Occupational Therapy with Children and Youth

Catalog description

This course will address principles of occupational therapy with infants, children, and youth including referral, screening, evaluation, intervention planning, intervention implementation, consultative processes, and discharge planning. It focuses on applying theories, models of practice, and frames of reference. A variety of practice settings and service delivery models with individuals and groups will be examined. Students will explore family and community interactions and inter-professional collaboration. Incorporates Level I Fieldwork experiences. Prerequisite: OT 605. Offered spring term each year. Five semester hours.