Developmental Problems and Practice with Children

This course examines the role of occupational therapy practitioner in medical and educational settings for children. Students study normal child development and how to provide services to children who have exceptional needs. Students learn to communicate with families, teachers, doctors, and other professionals on behalf of children and are introduced to the federal laws that apply to provision of services to children. The laboratory component includes a minimum of 15 hours Level I fieldwork, which consists of observation and supervised practice in an off-campus child-centered facility.