Case-Smith's Occupational Therapy for Children and Adolescents - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource (Retail Access Card), 8th Edition

• Full-color, contemporary design throughout text includes high-quality photos and illustrations.
• Case-based video clips on the Evolve website demonstrate important concepts and rehabilitation techniques.
• Research Notes boxes and evidence-based summary tables help you learn to interpret evidence and strengthen clinical decision-making skills.
• Coverage of OT for children from infancy through adolescence includes the latest research, techniques and trends.
• Case studies help you apply concepts to actual situations you may encounter in practice.
• Learning objectives indicate what you will be learning in each chapter and serve as checkpoints when studying for examinations.
• A glossary makes it easy for you to look up key terms.

•  NEW! Eight completely new chapters cover Theory and Practice Models for Occupational Therapy With Children, Development of Occupations and Skills From Infancy Through Adolescence, Therapeutic Use of Self, Observational Assessment and Activity Analysis, Evaluation Interpretation, and Goal Writing, Documenting Outcomes, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and Vision Impairment.
• NEW! A focus on theory and principles Practice Models promote clinical reasoning.
• NEW! Emphasis on application of theory and frames of reference in practice appear throughout chapters in book.
• NEW! Developmental milestone tables serve as quick reference guides.
• NEW! Online materials included to help facilitate your understanding of what’s covered in the text.
• NEW! Textbook is organized into six sections to fully describe the occupational therapy process and follow OTPF.

Section I: Foundational Knowledge for Occupational Therapy for Children and Youth
1. An Overview of the Occupational Therapy Process for Children
2. Theory and Practice Models for Occupational Therapy With Children
3. Working With Families and Interprofessional Teams
4. Development of Occupations and Skills From Infancy Through Adolescence
5. Therapeutic Use of Self

Section II: Occupational Therapy Assessment and Evaluation Methods and Process
6. Observational Assessment and Activity Analysis
7. Use of Standardized Tests and Pediatric Practice
8. Evaluation Interpretation, and Goal Writing
9. Documenting Outcomes

Section III: Assessment and Treatment of Occupations
10. Assessment and Treatment of Feeding
11. Assessment and Treatment of Play
12. Assessment and Treatment of Activities of Daily Living: Sleep, Rest, and Sexuality
13. Assessment and Treatment of Instrumental Activities of Daily Living and Leisure
14. Assessment and Treatment of Social Participation and Social Skills
15. Assessment and Treatment of Educational Performance
 
Section IV: Occupational Therapy Approaches
16. Motor Control/Motor Learning
17. Cognitive Interventions
18. Mobility
19. Assistive Technology
20. Sensory Integration
21. Behavioral Approaches
 
Section V: Pediatric Occupational Therapy Services
22. Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
23. Early Intervention Services
24. School-Based Occupational Therapy
25. Transition Services
26. Hospital and Pediatric Rehabilitation Services
27. Pediatric Hand Therapy
 
Section VI: Occupational Therapy for Specific Conditions
28. Mental Health Conditions
29. Neuromotor Conditions: Cerebral Palsy
30. Autism Spectrum Disorder
31. Trauma-Induced Conditions
32. Vision Impairment