Occupational Therapy’s Role in Early Language Development of Babies and Young Children

Authors

Aimee E. Ketchum, OTD, OTR/L, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Marie-Christine Potvin, PhD, OTR/L, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

9-2018

Comments

Systematic review written for the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy class Critical Inquiry I & Critical Inquiry II.

Abstract

Occupational therapy practitioners in their interactions with babies, young children and their families, can be change-agents who promote rich language environments as a foundation to social interactions, social participation and academic successes. OTPs may be the sole provider working with a family or may reinforce with families the plan of care developed by speech-language pathologists (SLP) or early intervention teachers. The first step for OTPs is deeper knowledge of the importance of early language exposure, social interaction and participation development in young children and approaches that promotes rich language environments.

Recommended Citation

Ketchum, OTD, OTR/L, Aimee E. and Potvin, PhD, OTR/L, Marie-Christine, "Occupational Therapy’s Role in Early Language Development of Babies and Young Children" (2018). Student Papers, Posters & Projects. Paper 31.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/student_papers/31

Language

English