Provide a definition of Assistive Technology (integrate visuals, models as needed)

 Discuss the effects of heritable diseases, genetic conditions, disability, trauma, and injury to the physical and mental health and occupational performance of the individual, throughout the lifespan. Revised 07/14/2020 JM

 Discuss integration of Assistive Technology to facilitate Home Management, Community Integration, Special Education and Workplace participation.

 Discuss role of the OT Practitioner to educate and consult with the client/consumer to facilitate Home Management, Community Integration, Special Education and Workplace participation and the OT/OTA relationship in collaborating a treatment/intervention plan.

 Discuss the need to recognize and communicate the need to refer to specialists (both internal and external to the profession) for consultation and intervention.

 Through role-play, demonstrate skills of collaboration with occupational therapists and other professionals on therapeutic interventions