Occupational Therapy for Children

Jane Case-Smith, EdD, OTR/L, FAOTA, Professor, Division of Occupational Therapy, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA
Jane O'Brien, PhD, OTR/L, Associate Professor, Occupational Therapy Department, Westbrook College of Health Professions, University of New England, Portland, ME
Jane Case-Smith, EdD, OTR/L, FAOTA, Professor, Division of Occupational Therapy, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA
Jane O'Brien, PhD, OTR/L, Associate Professor, Occupational Therapy Department, Westbrook College of Health Professions, University of New England, Portland, ME

The sixth edition of Occupational Therapy for Children maintains its focus on children from infancy to adolescence and gives comprehensive coverage of both conditions and treatment techniques in all settings. Inside youll discover new author contributions, new research and theories, new techniques, and current trends to keep you in step with the changes in pediatric OT practice. This edition provides an even stronger focus on evidence-based practice with the addition of key research notes and explanations of the evidentiary basis for specific interventions.

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Hardbound, 880 Pages

Published: December 2009

Imprint: Mosby

ISBN: 978-0-323-05658-8

CONTENTS
1. An Overview of Occupational Therapy for Children
2. Foundation for OT Practice with Children
3. Development of Childhood Occupations
4. In Transition to Adulthood: The Occupations and Performance Skills of Adolescence
5. Working with Families
6. Common Diagnosis in Pediatric Occupational Therapy Practice
7. Purposes, Processes, and Methods of Evaluation
8. Use of Standardized Tests in Pediatric Practice
9. Development of Postural Control
10. Development of Hand Skills
11. Sensory Integration
12. Visual Perception
13. Psychosocial and Emotional Domains
14. Behavioral Intervention and Behavioral Support
15. Feeding Interventions
16. Self-Care and Adaptations for Independent Living
17. Instrumental Activities of Daily living and Community independence
18. Play
19. Prewriting and Handwriting Skills
20. Computers and Augmentative Communication
21. Mobility
22. Neonatal Intensive Case Unit
23. Early Intervention
24. School-Based Occupational Therapy
25. Services for Children with Visual or Auditory Impairments
26. Hospital Services and Pediatric Rehabilitation
27. Transition Services: From School to Adult Life

Occupational Therapy for Children

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