Occupational Therapy for Children - Module 1: Foundational Knowledge and Common Conditions

Course overview

This course is derived from the textbook Occupational Therapy for Children by Jane Case-Smith, EdD, OTR/L, FAOTA and Jane Clifford O'Brien, PhD, OTR/L. Occupational Therapy for Children focuses on children from infancy to adolescence and gives comprehensive coverage of both conditions and treatment techniques in all settings. The course includes author contributions, new research and theories, new techniques, and current trends to keep the therapist in step with the changes in pediatric OT practice. The text provides a strong focus on evidence-based practice with the addition of key research notes and explanations of the evidentiary basis for specific interventions. This course covers chapters 3, 5 and 6 Chapter 3: Development of Childhood Occupations Chapter 5: Working with Families Chapter 6: Common Conditions that Influence Children's Participation