College of Allied Health


OCTH 8154 Neurorehabilitation for Children - Spring 2013       4-4 hrs.

Prerequisites: OCTH 7413, 7443, 7232, 7254, 8352 Cross listed: PHTH 8154 This course provides a framework for and strategies to address assessment and intervention for children with neurological disabilities resulting in sensory, motor, cognitive and/or behavioral impairments. Students explore the pathology of neurological conditions, assess person and environment characteristics, and develop context specific intervention plans and supports. Students apply psychological, cognitive, social, ecological and physiological principles to the selection of therapy intervention services and supports for children and their families. Students learn social perspectives of health and disability, dominant and emerging service delivery models, laws that influence practice, and advocacy principles. The course integrates into intervention planning the principles of prevention of secondary conditions, maintaining wellness and promoting successful life-stage transitions. Family involvement as a member of the child's assessment and intervention is stressed.


No scheduled classes for this term.