Durham
Health & Human Services :: Occupational Therapy
OT 890 (01) - Occupational Therapy and Sensory Integration
OT and Sensory Integration
Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2024 - Full Term (08/26/2024 - 12/09/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Term: Fall 2024 - Full Term (08/26/2024 - 12/09/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:
20
CRN: 13156
CRN: 13156
This course presents, integrates and applies Ayres sensory integration (SI) theory in the context of occupational therapy for children. Content related to the theoretical constructs upon which sensory integration functions is emphasized. Current views related to sensory processing disorders, diagnostic considerations, patterns of sensory integration dysfunction, and SI deficits commonly associated with disorders such as autism and attention disorders are covered. Intervention planning and implementation are covered through video case studies, and observation and analysis of occupational therapy sessions using SI strategies. Students apply their understanding of normal and abnormal child development, and clinical reasoning skills for providing OT services for children with sensory integration problems in clinical, early intervention and school-based settings.
Prerequisite(s): OT 862 with minimum grade of B- and OT 862L with minimum grade of B-
Only listed majors in section: OCC THERAPY, OCC THERAPY ADV, OCC THERAPY EXT
Instructors: Shelley Mulligan
Start Date | End Date | Days | Time | Location |
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8/26/2024 | 12/9/2024 | W | 2:10pm - 5:00pm | HEW 139 |