Prerequisites for Module
Successful completion of level 1 and level 2 of the BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy course.
Corequisite Modules
HS3039 Occupations Leisure and Productivity
HS3037 Inclusive Design.
Precluded Modules
None.
Aims of Module
To enable the student to explore the occupational development of individuals and populations from infancy through adolescence and adults with special needs.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Discuss the biological, medical, psychological and social components that impede normal human development throughout the life span.
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Plan and justify appropriate intervention plans as well as select, modify and adapt intervention activities to promote role performance in individuals with special needs.
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Explore the principles of effective teamwork
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Explore a range of contentious issues related to current practice with individuals and groups with special needs
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Indicative Module Content
Theory, scope of practice, service delivery models and common developmental and paediatric conditions seen by occupational therapists. Human performance is emphasised and related to normal processes affecting growth, development, self-care, play/leisure and family functioning. Students integrate and apply the above information to occupational therapy assessment and intervention techniques in sensory, perceptual, motor, cognitive, emotional and social skill development. Study also provides information on public policy related to children. Students learn the importance of functional, developmental age-appropriate activities and family involvement.
| Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Full Time | Lectures
| 30 | Workshops
| 22 | Assessment
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Directed Study
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| 20 |
Private Study
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| 72 |
Mode of Delivery
This will include discussions, lectures, demonstrations, observations and visits.
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Component 1 | 1,2,3,4
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Component 1 - Coursework based on teaching pack, in order to pass this module you are required to have an 80% attendance at classes.
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | CASE-SMITH, J., 2005. Occupational therapy for children. 4th ed. Edinburgh: Elsevier Mosby.
| | 2. | HAGEDORN, R., 1987. Therapeutic horticulture. Oxford:Winslow Press.
| | 3. | MARWICK, A. and PARRISH, A., 2003. Learning disabilities: themes and perspectives. Edinburgh:Butterworth-Heinemann.
| | 4. | PRIEST, H., 2004. Mental health care for people with learning disabilities. Edinburgh : Churchill Livingstone.
| | 5. | SOLOMON, J.W., 2000. Paediatric skills for occupational therapy assistants. St Louis, MO: Mosby.
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