Knowledge of Occupational Therapy theories, principles, models of practice and application
Knowledge in Sensory Integration theory and practices
Knowledge of human development/developmental milestone throughout the life span
Ability to articulate the role of Occupational Therapy in the evaluation, intervention planning and intervention process
Ability to analyze tasks relative to areas of occupation, performance skills, activity demands, contexts, and student factors to implement the intervention plan
Ability to recognize occupational performance deficits in the areas of personal care, student role/interactive skills, processing skills, play, community integration, and written communication
Skill on gathering screening and evaluation data, completing checklist, histories, and interviews
Ability to select, adapt, and sequence relevant occupations and purposeful activities that support intervention goals
Skill in oral and written communication
Ability to maintain safe environments, equipment, and materials
Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records and progress notes
Willingness to be educated and trained for specific program implementation
Initiative, strong work ethic, and the ability to positively interact in a team environment
Complete thorough evaluation, including muscle tone, range of motion/mobility,
Perceptive/fine motor skills, sensory motor processing, and functional activities of daily living
Educate and demonstrate (verbally or written) therapy techniques to parents or caregivers that can be incorporated at home
Develop and implement an intervention plan to meet the individual needs of the child
Attend staff meeting, in-service training, and continuing education courses as appropriate or required
Participate in staff training on implementation of individual support plans and related data collection
Assess and make recommendation regarding the use of adaptive equipment as needed and provide written justification
Responsible for timely documentation.