Occupational Therapy Practice in Pediatrics

This course introduces the principles and practices of pediatric occupational therapy, emphasizing developmental milestones from infancy through adolescence and the impact of disability on function. Students learn evaluation methods, evidence-based interventions, and treatment planning for common pediatric conditions across various practice settings. Key areas include postural control, feeding, positioning, sensory integration, caregiver education, and age-appropriate activities of daily living, play, and school participation. A laboratory component includes a minimum of 15 hours of Level I fieldwork in an off-campus pediatric setting.