Pediatrics Final Exam

When working directly with the child, the OT practitioner functions primarily in the prescriptive and directive role; when working with the family, he or she functions primarily in the consultative role.

The way families operate as units, the impact of diverse cultures and child-rearing patterns on family life, and differences in child rearing.

Critical stages of family life and parenting.

The way family systems operate in society, including the immediate community and the state and federal systems.

The emotional and social impact of an infant, toddler, child, or youth with disabilities on the parents' and family's life.

The impact of different family styles and environments on an infant, toddler, child, or youth with disabilities.

The role of the occupational therapist in helping a family assess their concerns and priorities for intervention; the use of self-reporting instruments in OT.

The way to establish rapport with caregivers; the role of the occupational therapist as a partner in treatment planning.

Strategies for having collaborative consultations with infants, toddlers, children, or youths with disabilities and their caregivers.

Assessing family interests, priorities, and concerns
Observing and gathering information about the daily routines of children and families in their homes and in the classrooms.
Gathering and sharing information with families about development and intervention strategies.
Implementing therapy in collaboration with parents, caregivers, and general eduction.

Children, families, specialists, generalists, nurses, physicians, physical therapists, child life or therapeutic activity therapists, speech and language pathologists, and occupational therapists.