OT in Learning & Co-ord Difficulties

OCCP4079

This unit will provide opportunities for students to study the impact of learning disabilities on childrens' home and school occupational performance. During the semester, students will study: various explanations of learning disorders; common assessment procedures used by occupational therapists to identify problems; and interventions. The focus will be on direct intervention as experienced in private practice occupational therapy for children, and consultation with schools. Students will be required to test at least one young child (typical child, rather than children with difficulties) aged between 3-4.

Unit of study details

Unit of study level: Honours

Credit points: 6

Commencing semesters: 1

Further unit of study information

Unit of study handbook: OCCP4079

Costs and scholarships information: Costs and Scholarships

Final dates to withdraw from units of study: Census Dates

Available for study abroad and exchange: No

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