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Occupational Therapy Clinic Benefits Children And Students
The occupation of a child is play. Sometimes, when certain problems stand between a child and normal play, the help of an occupational therapist is needed. The University of Missouri-Columbia School of Health Professions is completing its first year of providing this type of help for children through a clinic staffed entirely by occupational therapy students, supervised by a licensed therapist. The pediatric clinic is providing early intervention for children and a place for students to get hands-on experience in their field of study.
"In the past, services were often not provided to children until they were of school age. Research shows that early intervention is best because the brain is more capable of change during that period of time. So, especially for children with long-term issues, early intervention can help address any challenges a child may be experiencing before they are set and become an even greater hurdle," said Lea Ann Brittain, clinical instructor of occupational therapy and clinic coordinator.
The clinic provides evaluations for children of all ages, but the majority are of pre-school age. Brittain said the children could experience anything from difficulty with handwriting and dressing themselves to poor coordination and fine motor skills. The evaluation helps pinpoint the problem and the cause. Children in need of occupational therapy range from children with cerebral palsy or autism spectrum disorders to prematurity or developmental delay. Occupational therapy uses purposeful activities to promote the greatest possible function in performing daily tasks.
"If a child is a year old and not using a fork, then that is not an issue; however, if a four-year-old child is not using a fork, then that is a problem," Brittain said. "People really underestimate the amount of stress these types of delays can cause for families. We are just one element. What really helps kids is people coming together - parents, other community and therapy supports and schools."
The clinic also complements the work being done at the School of Health Profession's Robert G. Combs Language Preschool. Brittain said those students involved in collaboration with other disciplines really learn the benefits of working as a team.
"Students demonstrate much better clinical reasoning and understand what is realistic to expect," Brittain said. "These real-world scenarios also teach them how to work with families and kids with special needs." interesting story.
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Occupational Therapy Clinic Benefits Children And Students
职业疗法诊所让儿童与学生们受益
The occupation of a child is play. Sometimes, when certain problems stand between a child and normal play, the help of an occupational therapist is needed. The University of Missouri-Columbia School of Health Professions is completing its first year of providing this type of help for children through a clinic staffed entirely by occupational therapy students, supervised by a licensed therapist. The pediatric clinic is providing early intervention for children and a place for students to get hands-on experience in their field of study.
孩子的工作就是玩。有时，当孩子不能正常玩耍时，职业治疗师的帮助就很有必要了。今年是密苏里大学职业健康学院第一年为孩子们提供这种类型的帮助，具体由一个完全是职业治疗专业学生组成的诊所执行，诊所由一位有执照的治疗师实施监督管理。这个儿科诊所正在为儿童提供早期干预，同时也提供给学生们一个在本专业领域动手实践的场所。
"In the past, services were often not provided to children until they were of school age. Research shows that early intervention is best because the brain is more capable of change during that period of time. So, especially for children with long-term issues, early intervention can help address any challenges a child may be experiencing before they are set and become an even greater hurdle," said Lea Ann Brittain, clinical instructor of occupational therapy and clinic coordinator.
“过去，孩子们到了上学年龄才会给他们提供这种服务。研究显示早期干预是最好的方式，因为大脑在那个阶段更易发生改变。因此，尤其是对有长期问题的孩子，早期干预有助于对付――在这些问题还未根深蒂固、甚至变成更大障碍前，孩子可能经历的任何挑战，”职业治疗与临床协调员的临床讲师Lea Ann Brittain说道。
The clinic provides evaluations for children of all ages, but the majority are of pre-school age. Brittain said the children could experience anything from difficulty with handwriting and dressing themselves to poor coordination and fine motor skills. The evaluation helps pinpoint the problem and the cause. Children in need of occupational therapy range from children with cerebral palsy or autism spectrum disorders to prematurity or developmental delay. Occupational therapy uses purposeful activities to promote the greatest possible function in performing daily tasks.
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