Pediatric Occupational Therapy

Francisca Velasco | Pediatric Occupational Therapist | Dunalastair School

What is Pediatric Occupational Therapy?

A Career in Pediatric Occupational Therapy is very intriguing. Almost everyone seems to be talking about How to start a Career in Pediatric Occupational Therapy, while one should first develop an understanding of What is a Career in Pediatric Occupational Therapy. The most authoritative source of information on Pediatric Occupational Therapy is someone with real experience in it.

Pediatric Occupational Therapist Francisca Velasco is an experienced professional with 7 years in Pediatric Occupational Therapy. According to Pediatric Occupational Therapist Francisca Velasco, Pediatric Occupational Therapy is:

Pediatric occupational therapy focuses on helping children develop the skills they need to grow into functional, independent adults. Physical impairment, injuries and a host of other issues can hamper a child's ability to perform common tasks or progress normally through the stages of social or cognitive development.

How Pediatric Occupational Therapist Francisca Velasco got into Pediatric Occupational Therapy?

After completing my schooling, I did 5 years graduation in occupational therapy. I chose pediatric occupational therapy as my specialization. After Completing my education, I started working as a Therapist since 2003.

Pediatric Occupational Therapist Francisca Velasco's Talk on Pediatric Occupational Therapy

Starts with what is:
1)	Pediatric Occupational Therapy

Next, it covers Education. It was a welcome change to see the Talk touch upon Education as theoretical knowledge needed to excel at Pediatric Occupational Therapy, and not merely as Qualifications needed to enter Pediatric Occupational Therapy. It details these topics within Education for Pediatric Occupational Therapy:
2)	Anatomy
3)	Physiology
4)	Biology
5)	Neurology
6)	Sensorial Integration
7)	Child Development
8)	Psychology

Then, the Talk focuses on the most important component that is Skills. 90% success in Pediatric Occupational Therapy depends on Skills. It is crucial to understand these. It defines Skills in terms of following items for Pediatric Occupational Therapy:
9)	Patience
10)	Improvisation
11)	Creativity
12)	Flexibility
13)	Physical & Mental Agility
14)	Communication Skills
15)	Empathy

It is important to get an understanding of the Positives of Pediatric Occupational Therapy. The Talk goes through this list of Positives of Pediatric Occupational Therapy:
16)	Monetary Potential
17)	Exciting Work Environment
18)	Responsibility
19)	Autonomy
20)	Long Holidays

Challenges are the other side of Positives and Pediatric Occupational Therapy is no exception:
21)	Unrealistic Expectations
22)	Continuous Upgradation
23)	Always be Energetic

In the final section of the Talk, Francisca Velasco talks about How a day goes in a Career in:
24)	Pediatric Occupational Therapy

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How to get into

Pediatric Occupational Therapy?

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The 14 hour process, guided by a LifePage Career Advisor, will help you introspect and check whether your interest in Pediatric Occupational Therapy is merely an infatuation or is it truly something you wish to do for the rest of your life.

Next, your Career Advisor will help you document how you can get into Pediatric Occupational Therapy, what education and skills you need to succeed in Pediatric Occupational Therapy, and what positives and challenges you will face in Pediatric Occupational Therapy.

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Links for this Talk

Pediatric Occupational Therapist Francisca Velasco's LifePage:

[LifePage]
https://www.lifepage.in/page/franciscavelasco

LifePage Career Talk on Pediatric Occupational Therapy

[Career]
https://www.lifepage.in/careers/pediatric-occupational-therapy

[Full Talk]
https://lifepage.app.link/20200227-0003

[Trailer]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpxRGgam1xA

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