OCCT 5450 - School-Based Occupational Therapy (3)

This course is designed to prepare students to work in the school setting with children and adolescents with disabilities. Students learn about occupational therapy in the school environment and how to design educationally appropriate occupational therapy services. Students are exposed to the role of the COTA, the roles of other team members, IEP dynamics related to teaming, and student advocacy. IDEA and Section 504 funding issues are also covered. Prerequisite(s): OCCT 5250 OCCT 5251 OCCT 5254