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 you'll 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. INDICE: 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
- ISBN: 978-0-323-16925-7
- Editorial: Mosby
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 832
- Fecha Publicación: 12/01/2015
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés