Skill development in administering assessments of occupational performance. Skill development in activity analysis, with a focus on the performance areas of play and leisure. Therapeutic Environments Knowledge and skill development related to assessing and adapting the environmental context to facilitate functional performance by individuals with disabilities. Cognition and Perception Theories of information processing applied to occupational therapy intervention for children and adults who demonstrate dysfunction in cognitive or perceptual function. Applied Statistics Applied use of statistical packages to analyze data sets similar to those which will be analyzed in students' Master's Projects.
Laboratory provides opportunity to develop beginning skill in use of statistical packages.
Interpretation of results is discussed in the concurrent lecture. Community Practice Occupational therapy practice in community settings. Students participate in fieldwork in non-traditional settings in urban neighborhoods, such as wellness programs for seniors, homeless shelters, HIVprograms, home health agencies, and private practice. Concurrent lecture and discussion give students an opportunity to reflect on innovative methods of health care delivery at community sites. Spring. 2 credits.