Case-Smith's Occupational Therapy for Children and Adolescents, 9th Edition
by Jane Clifford O'Brien, PHD, MS.ED.L, OTR/L, FAOTA and Heather Kuhaneck, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA
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ISBN: 9780443110214
Copyright: 2026
Page Count: 598
Imprint: Elsevier
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The number one book in pediatric OT is now revised and better than ever! Focusing on children and youth from infancy through adolescence to transition to adulthood, Case-Smith's Occupational Therapy for Children and Adolescents, Ninth Edition, provides comprehensive coverage of evidence-based pediatric practice across all settings. The textbook covers foundational concepts for OT for children and youth; evaluation and assessment; intervention across all major life occupations; interventions addressing social-emotional, behavioral, cognitive, sensory and motor function; and a final chapter providing case studies to illustrate professional reasoning.
NEW!Chapters provide important information on the topics of creativity, embracing diversity and bridging differences in practice, conditions, settings, telehealth, sexuality, driving, and professional reasoning
NEW! Evaluation chapter synthesizes content across multiple practice areas, settings, and conditions, highlighting the complex clinical reasoning that supports the evaluation process
NEW!Enhancedebook version,included with every new print purchase, features case-based video clips, multiple-choice questions, and additional case studies, plus digital access to all the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud
REVISED!Case studies throughout the chapters apply and reinforce key concepts to promote clinical decision-making skills
NEW! Appendices provide information for commonly used assessment tools and list the cases presented throughout the text
UPDATED! Coverage explores the latest developments related to early intervention,school, and family systems
UPDATED! Current references help ensure content is relevant and applicable for today’s occupational therapy practice
Guiding Questions engage you in reading and indicate key concepts from each chapter. Questions can serve as checkpoints when studying for examinations
Coverage of OT for children from infancy through adolescence includes the latest research, techniques, and trends
Full-color, contemporarydesign includes high-quality photos and illustrations
Application of theory and frames of reference in practice are emphasized throughout the book
Section I. Foundational Knowledge for Occupational Therapy for Children and Youth 1. The Occupational Therapy Process in Pediatrics: Overview of Essential Concepts 2. Creativity As a Building Block of Successful Therapeutic Sessions 3. The Intentional Relationship: Working with Children and Families 4. Embracing Diversity and Bridging Differences in Pediatric Occupational Therapy Practice 5. Pediatric Conditions 6. Pediatric Settings 7. Documentation and Billing in Pediatric Practice 8. Developmental Trajectories
Section II. Occupational Therapy Evaluation and Assessment 9. Evaluation and Assessment in Pediatrics 10. Interpretation, Goal Setting, and Measuring Outcomes in Pediatrics
Section III. Occupational Therapy Intervention 11. Interventions for Feeding and Eating 12. Interventions to Improve Rest and Sleep 13. Interventions to Address Activities of Daily Living 14. Interventions for Instrumental Activities of Daily Living 15. Intervention for Education: Early Intervention through Transition 16. Play Intervention 17. Promoting Leisure Participation 18. Social Participation and Community Integration 19. Sexuality 20. Driving and Community Mobility 21. Treatment for Work Skill and Employment
Section IV: Approaches to Intervention 22. Empowering Families 23. Using Telehealth in Pediatric Occupational Therapy
Section V: Social-Emotional, Behavioral, Cognitive, Sensory, and Motor Interventions 24. Social-Emotional Learning 25. Approaches for Managing Challenging Behavior 26. Cognitive-Based Interventions 27. Ayres’ Sensory Integration Intervention 28. Specific Sensory Techniques, Environmental Modifications, and Related Interventions: A Multi-Faceted Approach to Intervention for Children and Youth with Challenges in Sensory Integration and Sensory Processing 29. Application of Motor Control and Motor Learning 30. Intervention for Fine Motor Skills 31. Visual and Visual Information Processing 32. Interventions for Mobility 33. Interventions for Hand Impairments in Children and Youth 34. Assistive Technology
Section VI: Resources for Application 35. Case Studies to Illustrate Professional Reasoning in Pediatric Practice
Appendix A: Pediatric Assessments B: List of Online Resources C: Matrix of Case Examples Include in Each Chapter
Jane Clifford O'Brien, PHD, MS.ED.L, OTR/L, FAOTA, Professor, Occupational Therapy Department, University of New England Portland, Maine, USA and Heather Kuhaneck, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, Associate Professor Occupational Therapy, Department Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, CT, USA
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