Occupational Therapy Evaluation for Children: A Pocket Guide
Occupational Therapy Evaluation for Children: A Pocket Guide
Master the skills and concepts necessary to effectively perform efficient evaluations of children with Occupational Therapy Evaluation for Children: A Pocket Guide, 2nd Edition . Reflecting the latest AOTA standards, this pocket-sized guide is a quick,comprehensive reference you can use throughout your education and into practice.Providing an overview of theory as well as step-by-step coverage of techniques, the book includes clinical examples that illustrate the application of content, as well as client and family-centered practice; illustrations that demonstrate assessment techniques; and extensive tables that summarize key assessments, techniques, and actions."See how concepts apply to practice with real world clinical examples.Develop your skills and understanding with illustrations and photographs that demonstrate assessment techniques.Expand your knowledge with a wide range of additional assessments, including COPM, MOHO, Sensory Profile, and visual and hand assessments.· Develop practical skills for the workplace with new coverage of specialty areas, such as autism, where OTs have expanded their roles; up-to-date coverage of interview skills; information on IDEIA; and more."Quickly access any assessment of interest using the table of assessments that appears at the beginning of the book.Access a wide range of useful tools, including in-book tables that capture information in an easy-to-read manner and online sample evaluation forms.
- ASIN: 1451176171
- ISBN: 9781451176179
- Brand: Brand: Lippincott Williams Wilkins
- Manufacturer: LWW
Best Practices for Occupational Therapy in Schools
Best Practices for Occupational Therapy in Schools
Nearly 22% of school occupational therapy practitioners work in school settings, creating demand for current, effective, and evidence-based best practices for students. Reflecting the extensiveness of occupational therapy practice in schools, this exciting publication contains best practices from preschool to postsecondary transitions, from ADLs to driving. Highlights include (1) foundations of school practice, covering topics such as history, the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework, ethics, role of OTAs, state guidelines, leadership, professional access and negotiation, and student access; (2) systems-level considerations such as evaluation, intervention, documentation, program evaluation, workloads, fieldwork, collaborating, resolving conflicts, early intervening services and response to intervention, health and wellness, mental health, universal design for learning, transportation, preschooler transition, and postsecondary transition; (3) population-based planning to support participation, covering topics such as 504 plans, autism, emotional disturbance, hearing impairments and deafness, low-incidence disabilities, health impairments, physical disabilities, learning disabilities, traumatic brain injury, and visual impairments; (4) performance-based considerations such as cognition and executive functioning, sensory processing skills, motor and praxis skills, visual perception, fine motor and visual-perceptual skills, and communication and social skills; and (6) activity-based considerations such as literacy, handwriting, assistive technology, ADLs, IADLs, eating and swallowing, play and leisure, and driver's education. With a deliberate focus on student participation, this book provides practical applications of evidence-based research to daily practice. Destined to become an occupational therapy classic, Best Practices for Occupational Therapy in Schools is the most comprehensive publication available for practice in schools.
- ASIN: 1569003440
- ISBN: 1569003440
- Manufacturer: AOTA Press
Best Practice Occupational Therapy for Children and Families in Community Settings
Best Practice Occupational Therapy for Children and Families in Community Settings
As the occupational therapy profession concerns itself with how people occupy their time during daily life, it is critical for occupational therapists who serve children to understand how to apply their knowledge and skills within the complex and varied environments of the community.A core text for over 10 years, Best Practice Occupational Therapy for Children and Families in Community Settings, Second Edition by Dr. Winnie Dunn provides a clear insight into how to conceive, design, implement, and evaluate services that reflect core principles.Best Practice Occupational Therapy for Children and Families in Community Settings, Second Edition provides the most current information about providing services within community settings, with material addressing early intervention, early childhood, school-age services, and transitions.The context of this text is rooted in best practice principles from interdisciplinary literature and illustrates how occupational therapy professionals implement those principles in their everyday practices.New Features of the Second Edition: • Updated assessments, evidence, and appendices • Case studies that illustrate the implementation of ideas in a practice situation • Worksheets that outline each step in the occupational therapy process from what to include to how to provide rationale for team members, families, and consumers • Tables and inserts that summarize key points • Information regarding state and federal legislation to guide the occupational therapists in how to negotiate for best practice services within parameters of regulations • Integrated throughout the text is the American Occupational Therapy Association’s Occupational Therapy Practice Framework • Additional on-line resources that are available with new book purchasesInstructors in educational settings can visit www.efacultylounge.com for additional material to be used for teaching in the classroom.Best Practice Occupational Therapy for Children and Families... [Read More]
- ASIN: 1556429614
- ISBN: 1556429614
- Brand: Brand: Slack Incorporated
- Manufacturer: Slack Incorporated
Pedretti's Occupational Therapy: Practice Skills for Physical Dysfunction
Pedretti's Occupational Therapy: Practice Skills for Physical Dysfunction
Pedretti’s Occupational Therapy: Practice Skills for Physical Dysfunction, 8th Edition prepares you for occupational therapy practice with adults who have physical disabilities. This cornerstone text provides a foundation for the development of clinical reasoning skills in a comprehensive, case-based learning approach to physical dysfunction. New full color photos and helpful pedagogy, including threaded case studies, OT Practice Notes, ethical considerations, and end-of-chapter review questions, reinforce learning, enhance retention, and prompt you to apply principles in a clinical setting.UNIQUE! Threaded case studies, woven throughout each chapter, help you apply concepts to real-life clinical practice. UNIQUE! Ethical Considerations boxes highlight the key ethical concerns of treatment options so you can practice ethically.UNIQUE! OT Practice Notes convey important considerations for professional practice. Focuses on the occupational therapist’s role in health and wellness, which the OTA has identified as a key practice area in the 21st century.Information on prevention, rather than simply intervention or treatment, shows how OTs can take a proactive role in patient care.Evidence-based content included throughout, especially in regards to evaluation and intervention. Content on occupational therapy’s commitment to considering cultural and ethnic diversity in every chapter. Key terms, chapter outlines, chapter objectives lay out the information you can expect to learn from each chapter.NEW! Coverage of the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework (OTPF-3) increases your understanding of the OTPF-3 and its relationship to the practice of occupational therapy with adults who have physical disabilities.NEW! All new section on the therapeutic use of self, which the OTPF lists as the single most important line of intervention occupational therapists can provide. NEW! Chapter on hospice and palliative care presents the evidence-base for hospice and palliative care... [Read More]
- ASIN: 0323339271
- ISBN: 0323339271
- Manufacturer: Mosby
Best Practices for Documenting Occupational Therapy Services in Schools
Best Practices for Documenting Occupational Therapy Services in Schools
This timely resource provides practical, how-to information on how to document occupational therapy services while meeting federal, state, and district requirements for screening and evaluation, intervention, outcomes and program evaluation, and OTA supervision. A flash drive includes forms for all aspects of documenting occupational therapy in schools, along with documentation samples and case examples.
- ASIN: 1569003998
- ISBN: 1569003998
- Manufacturer: American Occupational Therapy
Introduction to Occupational Therapy
Introduction to Occupational Therapy
A complete overview of the profession and the practice of occupational therapy, Introduction to Occupational Therapy, 4th Edition prepares you for the roles, responsibilities, and relationships of the OT practitioner. This edition incorporates the latest revisions of the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework, which defines the OT process and areas of concern. Discussions also include treatment settings, occupational therapy across the lifespan, and evaluation, intervention, and outcomes within the OT process. Written by OT expert Jane Clifford O'Brien, this edition also keeps you current with emerging topics such as working with culturally diverse patients, evidence-based practice, and new practice areas such as driving and obesity.Coverage of different OT practice areas (e.g., adult, geriatric, pediatric, and mental health) prepares you for the variety of clients you will encounter in clinical practice. An emphasis on evidence-based practice helps you think logically and use the literature to form a basis for diagnoses and treatment plans. Case studies and activities in each chapter promote problem-solving skills and demonstrate concepts. The OT Practice Framework and reimbursement mechanisms are addressed in terms of the occupational therapy process, providing a sound basis for decision making. A broad perspective on OT practice fits the needs of both occupational therapy and occupational therapy assistant students. Chapter objectives, key terms, chapter summaries, and review questions highlight important content in each chapter. A companion Evolve website includes video clips, review questions with answers, crossword puzzles, and additional case studies.NEW! The latest revisions to the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework are incorporated throughout the book, keeping you current with today's OT theories and practice. NEW cultural content prepares you to meet the needs of diverse clients. NEW discussions of the Centennial Vision provide a "big picture" view ... [Read More]
- ASIN: 0323084656
- ISBN: 0323084656
- Brand: Brand: Mosby
- Manufacturer: Mosby
Occupational Therapy Toolkit: Patient Handouts and Treatment Guides
Occupational Therapy Toolkit: Patient Handouts and Treatment Guides
Fully revised and expanded in 2018. The Occupational Therapy Toolkit 7th edition is a collection of 354 full-page illustrated patient handouts. The handouts are organized by 97 treatment guides and are based on current research and best practice. This 787 page practical resource is the BEST resource for every therapist working with physical disabilities, chronic conditions or geriatrics.
- ASIN: 1948726009
- ISBN: 1948726009
- Manufacturer: Hallen House Publishing
Occupational Therapy for Children and Adolescents (Case Review)
Occupational Therapy for Children and Adolescents (Case Review)
Focusing on children from infancy to adolescence, Occupational Therapy for Children and Adolescents, 7th Edition provides comprehensive, full-color coverage of pediatric conditions and treatment techniques in all settings. Its emphasis on evidence-based practice includes updated references, research notes, and explanations of the evidentiary basis for specific interventions. And coverage of new research and theories, new techniques, and current trends, with additional case studies, keeps you in step with the latest advances in pediatric OT practice. Written by educators Jane Case-Smith and Jane Clifford O’Brien, this text is the Number One book in pediatric OT!Case studies help you apply concepts to actual situations you may encounter in practice.Research Notes boxes and evidence-based summary tables help you interpret evidence and strengthen your clinical decision-making skills.Learning resources on Evolve include video clips, review activities, and additional case studies.Learning objectives indicate what you will be learning in each chapter and serve as checkpoints in studying for examinations.A glossary makes it easy to look up key terms.NEW video clips and case studies on the Evolve website demonstrate important concepts and rehabilitation techniques.NEW Autism Spectrum Disorder chapter contains important information for OTs not addressed in other texts.NEW Neuromotor: Cerebral Palsy chapter addresses the most prevalent cause of motor dysfunction in children.NEW Adolescent Development chapter helps you manage the special needs of teenagers and young adults.NEW contemporary design includes full-color photos and illustrations.UPDATED content and references ensure you have access to the comprehensive, research-based information that will guide you in making optimal decisions in practice.
- ASIN: 0323169252
- ISBN: 0323169252
- Brand: imusti
- Manufacturer: Mosby
Pediatric Occupational Therapy Handbook: A Guide to Diagnoses and Evidence-Based Interventions
Pediatric Occupational Therapy Handbook: A Guide to Diagnoses and Evidence-Based Interventions
Combining essential assessment guidance with the latest evidence-based intervention strategies, this compact reference helps you quickly locate the information you need to evaluate and manage pediatric disorders. Access diagnosis-specific information on epidemiology, precautions, and more, as well as suggested interventions supported by the latest research, all in a convenient, pocket-sized handbook perfect for the busy clinical setting. Information is presented in a consistent format for easy reference and complies with the OT Practice Framework to help you ensure the most effective therapeutic outcomes.Evidence-based evaluation and intervention content on over 80 common pediatric diagnoses helps you make sound clinical decisions supported by documented research.Intervention strategies are highlighted through the text for fast, easy reference when planning treatment.Convenient A-Z organization and pocket-sized format help you locate diagnosis-specific information quickly in busy practice settings.Case studies illustrate real-life patient scenarios and help hone your clinical reasoning skills.
- UPC: 884215860600
- ASIN: 0323053416
- ISBN: 0323053416
- Brand: Bowyer, Patricia/ Cahill, Susan M.
- Manufacturer: Mosby
Autism Spectrum Disorder (revised): The Complete Guide to Understanding Autism
Autism Spectrum Disorder (revised): The Complete Guide to Understanding Autism
Newly revised and updated, this award-winning guide covers every aspect of understanding and living with autism today Comprehensive and authoritative, Autism Spectrum Disorders explains all aspects of the condition, and is written for parents, educators, caregivers, and others looking for accurate information and expert insight. Newly updated to reflect the latest research, treatment methods, and DSM-V criteria, this invaluable book covers:• The causes of autism spectrum disorders• Getting an accurate diagnosis• Treatments based on behavioral, psychological, and biomedical interventions• Coping strategies for families and education needs and programs• Living and working conditions for adults with ASD• Community interaction and teaching strategies and resources for educators and other professionals**Best Book on Autism for 2017 --Healthline
- ASIN: 0399166637
- ISBN: 0399166637
- Manufacturer: TarcherPerigee