Pediatric Service Delivery. 3 Credit Hours

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Students in this course examine service delivery systems for infants, children and young adults with developmental disabilities. Characteristics of Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) and School-based service delivery will be compared and contrasted to the medical service delivery system. Students will describe and explain the historical development and the current implementation of legislation that supports occupational therapy services with individuals with developmental disabilities including: IDEA, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, American with Disabilities Act, and Every Child Succeeds Act (ESSA) of 2015. Reimbursement regulations and practices for occupational therapy will be described by the students. Students will analyze and develop implementation procedures for children with disabilities within ECI and school settings inclusive of: Free and Appropriate Education, Early Intervening Services, Response to Intervention, and IEP and IFSP processes. Students will develop IEP and IFSP documentation including assessment, goal development, implementation, document, and transition and termination processes. Students will write consultative, team collaboration, and accountability plans used with other professionals and with occupational therapy assistants. Students will explain and provide strategies for providing OT services that are socioeconomically, culturally and contextually appropriate.