OTD-602: Contemporary Issues in School-Based Practice

This course is designed to provide in-depth learning experiences to foster occupational therapy practice in schools for children with disabilities. Contemporary topics in early intervention, Response to Intervention IRtl) or Multi-tiered System of Supports (MTSS), access to the general education curriculum, high school transition, tehcnology, legal issues and advocacy will be included. Course content includes case studies, hands-on assessment experience, curriculum activity analysis, examination of scientific evidence and intervention strategies in school based practice. Prerequisites: OTD-534, OTD-551 and OTD-552. Corequisite: OTD-601. [ 2 credits ]