Children & Youth

To support the Centennial Vision, AOTA has identified Children and Youth as a key practice area for the 21st century. Pediatric occupational therapy practitioners support societal needs by providing services to infants, toddlers, children, and youth and their families in a variety of settings including schools, clinics, and homes. With the new IDEA regulations, occupational therapy practitioners are also participating in broad new initiatives such as early intervening services and Response to Intervention.

We hope the resources below will help you in your practice. If you have additional questions, try posting them on OTConnections, a community for occupational therapy practitioners just like you. If you are an AOTA member, you are already signed up with OTConnections! Just use your member login and password for the AOTA Web site to access OTConnections.

Learn About Pediatric Workgroups 

Featured Documents:

• Reducing Restraint and Seclusion - pdf
• Inclusion of Children With Disabilities - pdf
• How to Use AOTA's Childhood Occupations Tip Sheets - pdf
• Establishing Toileting Routines for Children
• FAQ on Response to Intervention for School-Based Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants - pdf
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): What Should the Occupational Therapy Practitioner Know About the Common Core State Standards (CCSS)? - pdf
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): Transforming Caseload to Workload in School-Based Occupational Therapy Services - pdf
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): What is the Role of Occupational Therapy in Supporting Safe Youth Transportation? - pdf 
• Childhood Obesity