Course Code: REL-RTS-0-DDSAPO
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Recognize the difference between the screening and assessment process for developmental delay.
Choose the most appropriate screening and/or assessment tool based on setting and client age and presentation.
Determine the requirements to qualify for EI and school-based services.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Developmental Delay and Screening Overview
Why It Matters
Overview
Treatment Settings
Review
Summary
Section 3: Screening in EI and Schools
Screening Process
Screening in Schools
Review
Summary
Section 4: Use of Standardized Assessments
Assessment Process
Standardized Assessments
Additional Assessments
Interpreting Results and Treatment Planning
Clinical Example: Mika
Review: Alina
Review: Paul
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Sara DeHoratius, MOTR/L
Sara completed her Bachelor of Science and Master’s degree in occupational therapy from Temple University in June 2005. She has extensive experience in pediatric hospital-based settings where she works with a variety of diagnoses across the developmental span of birth to young adults in acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, and outpatient settings. Experience includes working with diagnoses including neurological, orthopedic, congenital cardiac conditions, oncological, chronic pain disorders, and developmental delay. She also has experience working in aquatic therapy across all diagnoses and ages. In addition, she has experience in the field of academia where she works as an adjunct faculty, provides lectures, and completes grading for research-based projects and portfolios for an occupational therapy graduate program. She also works for Relias as a SME on a variety of projects in pediatric topics, including developmental milestones and learning disabilities.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Basic level Physical Therapist; Introductory level Occupational Therapist; in the following settings: Rehabilitation Settings.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.