AOTA

Presenters:   Elizabeth Ainsworth, BOcc Thy, HONS; MOcc Thy, Contemporary Clinical Practice is a private practice occupational therapist and access consultant in Australia

Series Editor:  Amy Wagenfeld, PhD, OTR/L, SCEM, CAPS is an assistant professor in the occupational therapy department at Western Michigan University

Earn:  .1 AOTA CEU (1.25 NBCOT PDUs/1 contact hour)

Description: 

This webcast provides a brief overview of key factors to consider when working with children and encourages occupational therapy practitioners to examine their knowledge and skills to help identify areas for further professional development. The webcast provides an overview of factors relating to the person, tasks and environment that are important to consider when undertaking clinical reasoning during a home modification process with children, their families and other stakeholders. Included is a discussion about the difference between recommending home modifications for children compared to adults.  A summary of typical environmental barriers and solutions is provided in addition to resources to assist clinical practice. 

Learning Objective:

·       Describe what home modifications offer children and their care providers. 

·       Describe what makes providing home modifications to children different than providing home modifications for adults. 

·       Identify some examples of environmental barriers that may be encountered by families in the short and long term, and potential solutions.

·       Identify resources to assist with home modification practice.

Keywords: Home Modifications, Adaptations, Pediatrics

Learning Level: Intermediate

Target Audience:  Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants

Content Focus: Category 2: Process of OT