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Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation
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Introduction to Occupational Therapy in the Field of Children
Rwaq
Platform
· Saudi Arabia
About this course
This continuous course introduces the fundamental concepts and core principles of occupational therapy with a focus on children. It covers key areas of practice, tools for assessment and intervention, and daily life skills that occupational therapists work on. The course addresses child development from ages 3–6, school readiness from a therapeutic perspective, the importance of play in a child’s life, therapeutic ideas for developing various skills, preparation for first grade from a holistic view, and writing skills from an occupational therapy perspective.
Prerequisite Skills
Skills you should have before taking this course
Basic understanding of child development
Interest in pediatric rehabilitation
Basic reading skills in Arabic
Skills Gained
Skills you will develop by completing this course
Occupational therapy
Pediatric occupational therapy
Child development (ages 3–6)
School readiness
Therapeutic play
Occupational therapy assessment tools
Occupational therapy intervention planning
Handwriting skills from an occupational therapy perspective
Occupational therapy fundamentals
School readiness skills
Fine motor and writing skills
Assessment in occupational therapy
Intervention planning in occupational therapy