All Grown Up! Helping Children w/Disabilities Transition to Adulthood - Online/Printable/Mailed - 5 PDUs - Description: Evidence supports that adults with disabilities are not living the lives they want with several factors contributing to the problems these individuals encounter. Therapists play an important role as a member of the transition team by helping these individuals establish goals and develop the skills they will need to be successful adults. Understanding what the priorities are for this crucial time is not just critical for these kids in high school, but also throughout their education to insure they have the skills necessary for life after high school. This course provides valuable information for therapists to better prepare kids with disabilities for transition into adulthood. This intermediate course is appropriate for occupational, physical, and speech therapists who work with children with disabilities in all grades.
Course Level
OTR
COTA
Course Focus Area
Theoretical models and approaches
Intervention planning/goal setting
Selection, implementation, and modification of int
State
Pennsylvania