1. Kelly J. Decious, OTR/L

4.  Introduction to Peds & available resources  Documentation relevant to Pediatric Practice  Developmental Milestones  Family models  Pediatric Diagnoses  OT Practice Models  Pediatric Assessments  Wheelchair Positioning/adaptations  Sensory Integration  Feeding & Swallowing  Dressing Techniques  Motor Development  Hand skills – writing/scissor use  Visual Perceptual Dysfunction  Assistive Technology  Treatment activities/activity analysis

5. OT CODE OF ETHICS o Beneficence-Concern for the well-being of the recipient o Non-maleficence-”Do no Harm” o Autonomy, Privacy and Confidentiality-always respect the child, family and caregivers privacy and rights o Duties-using “Best Practice” and being highly competent professionals o Justice-OT professionals shall comply with laws and Association policies guiding the profession o Veracity-truthfulness and accuracy o Fidelity-treat colleagues and other professionals with fairness, discretion and integrity

7. 1. “Provide essential, individualized, and culturally relevant service to children whose development and occupational performance have been influenced by disease, disability, or vulnerability.” 2. “Offer services derived via partnership with the child, family/caregivers, and other service providers.” 3. “Responsible for following as a team member”: Address priorities that will support ongoing skill acquisition & learning Facilitate the person-environment fit unique to each child/family Prepare child/family for new environments Open communication with other team members to allow best outcome for child/family (Wagenfield, & Kaldenberg, 2005)

8.  Schools  Early childhood/daycare centers  First Steps  NICU/PICU  Outpatient Clinics  Home Health Settings

9.  “Pediatric based occupational therapy practice reflects the concept that children achieve role fulfillment through occupational performance, maturation and development, and within the confines of social, cultural, and personal factors.” (Wagenfield, & Kaldenberg, 2005)

11.  Play is a primary occupation of childhood.  Play is the medium through which children expand their knowledge base, become socialized, practice roles, reflect their culture, and expand cognition.  Play includes exploration and interaction.  Play is fun!

12.  Wagenfield, A., & Kaldenberg, J.(2005). Foundations of pediatric practice for the occupational therapy assistant. Thorofare, NJ: Slack, Inc.

14. 1. Manual 2. Name Badges 3. Location & contact information 4. Assignments 5. Student Expectations

15.  Read Chapter 7 in FPP book  An overview of early development

16. QUESTIONS?