Pediatrics

Learning objectives:
1. Demonstrate an advanced knowledge of Muscular Dystrophy and its management 2. Accurately identify the usual members of multidisciplinary teams and their
roles in the
management of Muscular Dystrophy
3. Compare the roles and services of
members of the multidisciplinary team with those of
occupational therapists, and apply
reasoning to identify potential overlap and any implications
4. Appropriately recommend
occupational therapy assessment and treatments / interventions for
Muscular Dystrophy,
based on the evidence from research, expert advice, and clients/patients’
values and
preference.
Task description:
The essay is a comparative analysis of the multidisciplinary management
of Muscular Dystrophy. In this task
you will outline the multidisciplinary management of
Muscular Dystrophy under sections on the roles and
services of each relevant health
profession including occupational therapy, as well as highlighting areas of
overlap and the
implications.
You will be marked on:
• Your in-depth knowledge of Muscular Dystrophy
• Knowledge of roles and services of health professionals managing children with Muscular
Dystrophy, including those of occupational therapists
• Any potential overlapping of team
roles with those of occupational therapy and the implications
• Professional presentation
skills including structure, spelling, punctuation, and grammar which
contribute to ease of
reading and interpreting.

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