OTA 140 Pediatrics and Occupational Therapy

• Differentiate normal developmental milestones and behaviors from delayed or  abnormal development
• Identify and describe common conditions and diseases found in the pediatric population, such as  neurological conditions, orthopedic problems, sensory processing difficulties, autism spectrum disorders, mental retardation and other developmental delays, mental health diagnoses, and medical conditions
• Demonstrate beginning-level competency in common treatment approaches for these conditions appropriate to the occupational therapy assistant
• Describe three different treatment venues which employ occupational therapy assistants:  medical, community-based, and school system
• Employ communication techniques appropriate to the client’s developmental level
• Employ effective communication techniques with the client’s family and support system
• Apply common theories and interventions used in occupational therapy to the pediatric population, with an emphasis on occupational dysfunction and treatment