Pediatrics Fieldwork

This Spring semester, we had an amazing opportunity to experience hands-on what it's like to work in Pediatrics and practice assessments.  As a pair, each of us either went to a preschool or a homeless shelter's developmental center to work with the little kids.  We are learning about different types of assessments in our MOT 541 Occupational Performance and Assessment for Infants and Childrens.  Our fieldwork this semester allows us to learn how to properly administer an assessment, become more comfortable in that environment and give us hands on experience with some adorable children.  

The three assessments we have administered this semester:

Social Skills Rating Scale (SSRS)

Preschool Play Scale (PPS) 

Denver II

After administering the assessment or observing the children during their natural play, we were able to write a paper on the experience and what we have gathered from the date.  This has made us feel more comfortable with assessments and has given us the chance to apply what we have learned in class!