This course addresses the risk factors, clinical signs and symptoms, pathogenesis, and differential diagnosis of selected neurological diseases/problems most common to the adult population. The application of selected models of practice and strategies for occupational therapy practice with adults who have occupational performance dysfunction related to cognitive, perceptual, psychosocial, and neuromotor disabilities is emphasized. Therapeutic approaches and clinical skills for working with individuals within the home, community, and clinical settings are explored. Current research in etiology and treatment are discussed.
Prerequisites
ANATG 582 Neuroscience