The Occupational Therapy Program at Samuel Merritt University seeks children to participate in a free pediatric clinic. Children will be treated by students in the Master of Occupational Therapy Program, whose work is overseen by four registered occupational therapists. Program directors seek participants who can attend ten sequential sessions.
Occupational therapists help children who have difficulty engaging in the typical activities of childhood due to illness, injury, or developmental issues. An occupational therapist may help a child develop skills to improve his or her performance in self-care, play, and school activities.
The Pediatric Occupational Therapy Clinic at Samuel Merritt University begins in September 2009 and will be in session for 10 consecutive weeks. We have not yet determined which day of the week the clinic will be in session. Enrollment in the clinic will be on a first-come, first-serve basis. Your child will be enrolled in the clinic only after the required Physician Order form, completed by your child’s pediatrician, and the Client Data form is returned to the Occupational Therapy Department.
To begin the enrollment process download and print the forms below. Complete the Client Data form and ask your child's pediatrician to complete the Physician Order form. These forms should be mailed or sent by fax to:
| Drew Ward Occupational Therapy Department Samuel Merritt University 450 30th Street, 4th floor Oakland, CA 94609 FAX: 510-869-6951 |
Please indicate your preference for an appointment time at the top of the Client Data form. Once your child is enrolled in the clinic, you will receive confirmation by phone. A letter will be sent to indicate your child's appointment time and to provide you with driving and parking instructions.
Forms
If you would like to enroll your child in the clinic please download and print the above forms . The Physician Order form should be completed by your child's pediatrician. The Client Data form should be completed by the child's parent or legal gaurdian. Mail or FAX the forms to: 450 30th Street, Oakland CA, 94609. FAX (510) 869-6951.
If you have questions about the clinic or would like to inquire if the clinic will meet your child's needs, please contact ggibson@samuelmerritt.edu