Occupational Therapy for School-Based Practice.

Catalog description

Evaluation and intervention to promote participation in daily life with younger children in school and home settings. The course will focus on child Biopsychosocial development, family-centered approaches, and application of sensory processing and occupational therapy treatment planning. Exploration of education theory, team work in the school system, credentialing, current applications of assistive devices, and effective interventions to develop optimal learning experiences and collaboration with other disciplines in the community educational environment will be covered. Prerequisite: Admission to the Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program.