Areas of Work and Qualifications of Pediatric Occupational Therapists
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Journal of Occupational Therapy and Rehabilitation, Volume 2, Issue 1 (2014) pp. 60
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Abstract
Purpose: The aim of our study is to determine pediatric areas of work and qualifications of occupational therapists. Materials and Method: Pediatric Occupational Therapists help children develop skills in the areas of self-care. They work on developing confidence, self esteem, social skills and general well being. They support children and enable them to achieve their maximum potential. The pediatric occupational therapist criteria described by WFOT and the qualifications that are determined by the English OccupationTherapist Association and the American Occupation Therapist Association were examined and minimum standards were determined. Results: They work in a lot of areas such as Dyspraxia, Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Auditory Processing Difficulties, Sensory Integration Disorder, Developmental Delay, Learning difficulties, Attention Deficit, Visual Perception Deficit, Physical Impairment, Handwriting development, in giving advice for adaptation of the children at school and at home, etc. In order to work in these fields, it is required to be a graduate of a 4-year occupational therapy school, to have a WFOT pass from approved programs, to be experienced in sensory integration and having a certificate, ability to listen attentively, strong communication, problem solving, interpersonal skills, compassion, patience and excellent writing skills. conclusion: In our country, to improve the field of Pediatric Occupational Therapy and to enhance the quality of service, it is recommended that the Occupational Therapists, who are going to work in the field of Pediatric Occupational Therapy, have the specified minimum standards
Abstract (Turkish)
Pediatrik Ergoterapistlerin Çalışma Alanları ve Yeterlilikleri
Amaç: Çalışmamızın amacı; ülkemizde pediatrik ergoterapistlerin çalışma alanlarını ve yeterliliklerini belirlemektir. Gereç ve yöntem: Pediatrik ergoterapistler kendine bakım alanlarında çocukların becerilerini geliştirmelerine yardım ederler. Gelişmekte olan öz güven, öz saygı, sosyal beceriler ve genel iyilik hali için çalışırlar. Çocukların maximum potansiyellerini yapmaları için onlara olanak verirler ve desteklerler. WFOT tarafından açıklanan pediatrik ergoterapist olma kriterleri veİngiliz Ergoterapistler Derneği ve Amerika Ergoterapistler Derneği tarafından açıklanan yeterlilikler incelenmiş ve minumum standartlar belirlenmiştir. Sonuçlar: Dispraksi, Otizm Spectrum Bozukluğu, İşitsel İşleme Güçlükleri, evde ve okulda çoçuk için adaptasyon önerileri, Duyu Bütünlüğü Bozuklukları, Gelişme Geriliği, Öğrenme Güçlükleri, Dikkat Defisitleri, Görsel Algı Defisitleri, Fiziksel Bozukluklar, El Yazısı Geliştirme... gibi bir çok alanlarda çalışırlar. Bu alanlarda çalışabilmek için; 4 yıllık ergoterapi okulu mezunu olmak, WFOT onaylı programdan geçmek, duyu bütünlüğü konusunda deneyimli ve sertifika sahibi olmak, dikkatli dinleme yeteneği, güçlü iletişim, problem çözme, personeller arası beceriler, şefkat, sabır ve üstün yazma becerilerine sahip olması gereklidir. Tartışma: Ülkemizde Pediatrik Ergoterapi alanının geliştirilebilmesi ve hizmet kalitesinin arttırılabilmesi amacı ile, Pediatrik Ergoterapi alanında çalışacak ergoterapistlerin belirtilen minimum standartlardaki yeterliliklere sahip olması önerilmektedir
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Kaya, L., & Huri, M. (2014). Areas of Work and Qualifications of Pediatric Occupational Therapists. Journal of Occupational Therapy and Rehabilitation, 2(1), 60. https://hacettepe.hbtech.com.tr/en/publication/pediatrik-ergoterapistlerin-calisma-alanlari-ve-yeterlilikleri
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@article{kaya2014areas,
author = {Kaya, Leyla and Huri, Meral},
title = {{Areas of Work and Qualifications of Pediatric Occupational Therapists}},
journal = {Journal of Occupational Therapy and Rehabilitation},
volume = {2},
number = {1},
pages = {60},
publisher = {Hacettepe {\"U}niversitesi},
year = {2014},
month = {1},
issn = {2147-8945},
url = {https://hacettepe.hbtech.com.tr/en/publication/pediatrik-ergoterapistlerin-calisma-alanlari-ve-yeterlilikleri},
language = {tr},
keywords = {Pediatric occupational therapist, Qualifications},
abstract = {Purpose: The aim of our study is to determine pediatric areas of work and qualifications of occupational therapists. Materials and Method: Pediatric Occupational Therapists help children develop skills in the areas of self-care. They work on developing confidence, self esteem, social skills and general well being. They support children and enable them to achieve their maximum potential. The pediatric occupational therapist criteria described by WFOT and the qualifications that are determined by the English OccupationTherapist Association and the American Occupation Therapist Association were examined and minimum standards were determined. Results: They work in a lot of areas such as Dyspraxia, Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Auditory Processing Difficulties, Sensory Integration Disorder, Developmental Delay, Learning difficulties, Attention Deficit, Visual Perception Deficit, Physical Impairment, Handwriting development, in giving advice for adaptation of the children at school and at home, etc. In order to work in these fields, it is required to be a graduate of a 4-year occupational therapy school, to have a WFOT pass from approved programs, to be experienced in sensory integration and having a certificate, ability to listen attentively, strong communication, problem solving, interpersonal skills, compassion, patience and excellent writing skills. conclusion: In our country, to improve the field of Pediatric Occupational Therapy and to enhance the quality of service, it is recommended that the Occupational Therapists, who are going to work in the field of Pediatric Occupational Therapy, have the specified minimum standards}
}
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TY - JOUR AU - Kaya, Leyla AU - Huri, Meral TI - Areas of Work and Qualifications of Pediatric Occupational Therapists T2 - Journal of Occupational Therapy and Rehabilitation VL - 2 IS - 1 PY - 2014 DA - 2014/01/01/ SP - 60 PB - Hacettepe Üniversitesi SN - 2147-8945 UR - https://hacettepe.hbtech.com.tr/en/publication/pediatrik-ergoterapistlerin-calisma-alanlari-ve-yeterlilikleri AB - Purpose: The aim of our study is to determine pediatric areas of work and qualifications of occupational therapists. Materials and Method: Pediatric Occupational Therapists help children develop skills in the areas of self-care. They work on developing confidence, self esteem, social skills and general well being. They support children and enable them to achieve their maximum potential. The pediatric occupational therapist criteria described by WFOT and the qualifications that are determined by the English OccupationTherapist Association and the American Occupation Therapist Association were examined and minimum standards were determined. Results: They work in a lot of areas such as Dyspraxia, Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Auditory Processing Difficulties, Sensory Integration Disorder, Developmental Delay, Learning difficulties, Attention Deficit, Visual Perception Deficit, Physical Impairment, Handwriting development, in giving advice for adaptation of the children at school and at home, etc. In order to work in these fields, it is required to be a graduate of a 4-year occupational therapy school, to have a WFOT pass from approved programs, to be experienced in sensory integration and having a certificate, ability to listen attentively, strong communication, problem solving, interpersonal skills, compassion, patience and excellent writing skills. conclusion: In our country, to improve the field of Pediatric Occupational Therapy and to enhance the quality of service, it is recommended that the Occupational Therapists, who are going to work in the field of Pediatric Occupational Therapy, have the specified minimum standards KW - Pediatric occupational therapist KW - Qualifications LA - tr ER -
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