An overview of the diseases, disorders and disabilities often referred for occupational therapy interventions. Provides the basis for study for clinical courses. Course presents theory and practice for O.T. with persons who are mentally ill or mentally retarded. Behaviors, deficits, and pathologies frequently seen in OT, deficits in and impact on Performance Areas and Performance Components are studied. Performance contexts as they impact on illness and treatment will be considered.
Courses completed with a grade of C or better is required.
OTAS 200 is concurrent. Introduces the OT services provision process with the physically disabled. Performance component deficits in sensorimotor and cognitive areas are studied and practiced, along with their impact on performance areas. Level I fieldwork is concurrent. Content is built on concepts from OTAS200 and OTAS204.