This subject provides the opportunity to examine a variety of paediatric occupational therapy interventions that are occupationally focussed. Both generic and specific interventions related to cognitive (e.g. cognitive orientation to occupational performance), physical (e.g. constraint induced movement therapy, goal directed training), contextual (e.g. home programs, routines based interventions) for children … For more content click the Read more button below.
This subject provides the opportunity to examine a variety of paediatric occupational therapy interventions that are occupationally focussed. Both generic and specific interventions related to cognitive (e.g. cognitive orientation to occupational performance), physical (e.g. constraint induced movement therapy, goal directed training), contextual (e.g. home programs, routines based interventions) for children from birth to adolescence within occupational therapy practice will be covered. Students will learn how to make evidence-based decisions in order to apply interventions to specific clinical groups in paediatric practice. Students will learn to review and synthesise the evidence in an area of interest and explore future directions for research.
Capstones provide students with a way of integrating and applying knowledge and skills gained throughout their course.
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Learning resources
Recommended - Book - Frames of reference for paediatric occupational therapy
Title:Frames of reference for paediatric occupational therapy
Resource requirement:Recommended
Author/editor:Kramer, P. and Hinojosa, J.
Year:2010
Edition/volume:3rd ed
Publisher:BALTIMORE, WILLIAM AND WILKINS
Recommended - Book - Occupational therapy for children
Title:Occupational therapy for children
Resource requirement:Recommended
Author/editor:Case Smith, J.
Year:2005
Edition/volume:8TH EDN
Publisher:ST. LOUIS, C. V. MOSBY
Career ready
Work based learning (placement):No
Graduate capabilities
COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing
DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry
Subject intended learning outcomes
On successful completion you will be able to:
1.
Provide an evidence-based analysis of your choice of a particular intervention approach in paediatric occupational therapy.
2.
Investigate and critically evaluate the role of current theories of motor control and motor learning in paediatric occupational therapy practice.
3.
Implement an evidence-based intervention plan with one child and evaluate the impact over 6 weeks.
4.
Prepare a case presentation that integrates theory with practice and make a recommendation for or against the use of a particular approach in practice and present online.
Enrolment rules
Special conditions
Must have completed a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy or equivalent. Offer is subject to sufficient enrolments.
