Trauma-Informed Care in Pediatric Occupational Therapy

Course overview

This course provides an introduction to the unique role of the occupational therapist using a trauma-informed care approach when working with children. The course will define trauma-informed care as it relates to occupational therapy, discuss how to identify the need for a trauma-informed approach, provide specific techniques on the role of sensory processing under a trauma-informed lens, and provide a practical intervention strategy to facilitate adaptation toward success for children with a history of trauma.