Children with Disabilities
PD 506M.7
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Description
This elective provides inpatient and outpatient experiences in caring for children with developmental disabilities and special health care needs. The student will participate in interdisciplinary developmental assessment teams within the Developmental Medicine Center over two weeks for children with a variety of developmental disorders, including developmental delays, intellectual disabilites, autism, cerebral palsy, myelodysplasia, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, learning disorders, and other conditions. There is opportunity to learn the basics of interdisciplinary developmental assessment, with progressively increasing opportunity to participate as a team member. The other two weeks students will participate as a member of the inpatient teams on both the Neurology and Complex Care Service (CCS). Both services care for children with a variety of developmental, neurologic, and genetic disorders as well as complex medical problems. The student will function as part of the team in each department which includes attending physicians, fellows, and residents. Some of the teams also have psychologists, educators, social workers, nursing, physical and occupational therapists, and other disciplines. The student is expected to attend didactic sessions and conferences that are provided on a regular basis during the inpatient and outpatient experiences. Readings will be recommended and resources will be provided.
Not Available for Cross Registration
Open to Domestic Visiting Students
Open to International Visiting Students
