Pediatric skills for occupational therapy assistants /
Solomon, Jean W.
O'Brien, Jane Clifford.
"Incorporating the American Occupational Therapy Association Practice Framework, Pediatric Skills for Occupational Therapy assistants, Second Edition, provides you with the fundamentals of pediatrics in a comprehensive and easy-to-read manner." "Its focused approach to pediatrics covers everything from the scope of practice to in-depth coverage of normal development, pediatric health conditions, and the occupational therapy process." "You'll discover the latest information on the hottest topics, evidence-based content, expert advice and tips, and a wealth of practical activities that will help you bridge the gap between the classroom and the clinic."--Jacket.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Scope of practice -- Family systems -- Medical system -- Educational system -- Principles of normal development -- Development of occupational performance skills -- Development of areas of occupation -- Adolescent development : The journey to adulthood -- General intervention considerations -- Introduction to pediatric health conditions -- Intellectural disabilities -- Cerebral palsy -- Positioning and handling -- Childhood and adolescent psychosocial and mental health disorders -- Other common pediatric disorders -- Therapeutic media : activity with purpose -- Play and playfulness -- Activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living -- Occupation of school : handwriting -- Motor control : Fine motor skills -- Sensory processing / Integration and occupation -- Assistive technology -- Splinting for the child and adolescent -- Animal-assisted services.
"Incorporating the American Occupational Therapy Association Practice Framework, Pediatric Skills for Occupational Therapy assistants, Second Edition, provides you with the fundamentals of pediatrics in a comprehensive and easy-to-read manner." "Its focused approach to pediatrics covers everything from the scope of practice to in-depth coverage of normal development, pediatric health conditions, and the occupational therapy process." "You'll discover the latest information on the hottest topics, evidence-based content, expert advice and tips, and a wealth of practical activities that will help you bridge the gap between the classroom and the clinic."--Jacket.
Occupational therapy for children.
Child Development.
Occupational Therapy
Adolescent Development.
Child.
Adolescent.
Occupational therapy for children.