This lecture/lab course includes theories, occupation-based models, and frames of reference associated with the provision of occupational therapy for pediatric and adolescent populations. Students will explore the occupational therapy process and approaches from a pediatric practitioner perspective, including assessment and interventions. This course if designed to allow students opportunities to apply skills in screening and evaluation processes, develop treatment plans, explore service provision, practice documentation, and analyze treatment effectiveness. The various settings, as well as roles and responsibilities of the COTA working with pediatric and adolescent populations will be examined.
