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OTA 127 — Human Development Through the Lifespan Lab  (1 cr)

Human development lab applying physical, cognitive, psychological and socio-emotional concepts from infancy through older adulthood to the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework. Topics include application of variety of human developmental theories to support optimal development throughout the lifespan; analysis of effect of features of typical and atypical development on occupation and roles; exploration of range of “normal” including role of culture in defining “normal”; analysis of developmental considerations of many aspects of the OT practice framework; identification of everyday examples of developmental concepts in the media and daily life. Prerequisite: 2.0 or better in OTA courses. (SFCC)
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