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Occupational therapy for children

The sixth edition of this text maintains its focus on children from infancy to adolescence and gives comprehensive coverage of both conditions and intervention techniques in all settings. Inside there are 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 research basis for specific interventions
Print Book, English, ©2010
Mosby/Elsevier, Maryland Heights, Mo., ©2010
xv, 857 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm
9780323056588, 032305658X
537394250
Foundational Knowledge for Occupational Therapy for Children. An overview of occupational therapy for children / Jane Case-Smith
Foundations for occupational therapy practice with children / Jane Case-Smith, Mary Law, Cheryl Missiuna, Nancy Pollock, Debra Stewart
Development of childhood occupations / Jane Case-Smith
In transition to adulthood: the occupations and performance skills of adolescents / Kerryellen Vroman
Working with families / Lynn Jaffe, Ruth Humphry, Jane Case-Smith
Common conditions that influence children's participation / Sandra L. Rogers
Occupational Therapy Evaluation in Pediatrics. Purposes, processes, and methods of evaluation / Katherine B. Stewart
Use of standardized tests in pediatric practice / Pamela K. Richardson
Occupational Therapy Intervention: Performance Areas. Application of motor control/motor learning to practice / Jane O'Brien, Harriet Williams
Evaluation and intervention to develop hand skills / Charlotte Exner
Sensory integration / L. Diane Parham, Zoe Mailloux
Visual perception / Colleen M. Schneck
Psychosocial issues affecting social participation / Debora A. Davidson
Interventions and strategies for challenging behaviors / Renee Watling
Feeding intervention / Linda M. Schuberth, Lauren M. Amirault, Jane Case-Smith
Activities of daily living / Jayne Shepherd
Instrumental activities of daily living and community participation / Kathryn M. Loukas, M. Louise Dunn
Play / Susan H. Knox
Prewriting and handwriting skills / Colleen M. Schneck, Susan J. Amundson
Influencing participation through assistive technology / Judith Schoonover, Rebecca E. Argabrite Grove, Yvonne Swinth
Mobility / Christine Wright-Ott
Areas of Occupational Therapy Services. Neonatal intensive care unit / Jan G. Hunter
Early intervention / Christine Teeters Myers, Linda Stephens, Susan Tauber
School-based occupational therapy / Susan Bazyk, Jane Case-Smith
Services for children with visual or hearing impairments / Elizabeth Russel, Patricia S. Negaishi
Hospital and pediatric rehabilitation services / Brian J. Dudgeon, Laura Crooks
Transition services: from school to adult life / Karen C. Spencer