[Book Description]

Searching for a text that addresses the specific pediatric skills set necessary for both students preparing to become Occupational Therapy Assistants and existing practitioners? 『Foundations of Pediatric Practice for the Occupational Therapy Assistant』 delivers this essential knowledge in a succinct, straightforward format.
Co-editors Amy Wagenfeld and Jennifer Kaldenberg, collaborating with skilled and expert professionals, employ an interdisciplinary perspective to explain pediatric clinical foundations and practical application activities. Additionally, general information on foundational occupational therapy theories and frames of reference is provided. The seamless integration of this material enables the reader to develop a complete understanding of the information and, more importantly, apply that knowledge in a clinical setting.
This dynamic text incorporates many unique features to foster learning. Integrated within each chapter are short case studies and activities designed to promote discussion and exploration of pediatric occupational theory and practice. Diverse illustrations, a Reflexes Chart, and a pull out Developmental Milestones Chart are also included to reinforce important concepts.
『Foundations of Pediatric Practice for the Occupational Therapy Assistant』 is the perfect text for both OTA students and practitioners specializing in pediatrics.


[Contents]

A Note About the Cover
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
About the Contributors
Foreword by Karen Jacobs, EdD, OTR/L, CPE, FAOTA

Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Foundations of Occupational Therapy
Chapter 3: A Brief Overview of Occupational Therapy Theories, Models, and Frames of Reference
Chapter 4: Collaborative Models of Treatment
Chapter 5: Legal Mandates
Chapter 6: Documentation
Chapter 7: An Overview of Early Development
Chapter 8: An Overview of Developmental Assessments
Chapter 9: Interacting With Families
Chapter 10: Diagnoses Commonly Associated With Childhood
Chapter 11: Positioning in Pediatrics: Making the Right Choices
Chapter 12: Introduction to Sensory Integration
Chapter 13: Oral Motor Skills and Feeding
Chapter 14: Childhood Occupations
Chapter 15: Self-Care
Chapter 16: Visual Perceptual Dysfunction and Low Vision Rehabilitation
Chapter 17: Hand Development
Chapter 18: Handwriting
Chapter 19: Early Intervention
Chapter 20: Preschool and School-Based Therapy
Chapter 21: Pediatric Service Delivery in Hospitals, Outpatient Clinics, Home Health, Hospice, and Private Clinical Practice
Chapter 22: Pediatric Psychosocial Therapy
Chapter 23: An Overview of Assistive Technology
Chapter 24: Orthotics

Glossary of Terms
Index

Major Infant Reflexes chart (back cover)
Normal Developmental Milestones chart (pullout)