Foundations of Pediatric Practice for the Occupational Therapy Assistant

Description: About this productProduct InformationSearching 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. Appendices Include: Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics Standards of Practice for Occupational Therapy Guide for Supervision of Occupational Therapy Personnel Roles and Responsibilities of the Occupational Therapist and the Occupational Therapy Assistant during the delivery of OccupationalTherapy services Public Law 105-17 Individual with Disabilities Education Act Amendments of 1997 Developmental Milestones Charts Reflexes ChartProduct IdentifiersPublisherSlack, IncorporatedISBN-101556426291ISBN-139781556426292eBay Product ID (ePID)30513794Product Key FeaturesAuthorJennifer KaldenbergPublication NameFoundations of Pediatric Practice : for the Occupational Therapy AssistantFormatPerfectLanguageEnglishPublication Year2005TypeTextbookNumber of Pages400 PagesDimensionsItem Length11in.Item Height1in.Item Width8.5in.Item Weight39.1 OzAdditional Product FeaturesLc Classification NumberRj53.O25f68 2005Reviews"Foundations of Pediatric Practice for the Occupational Therapy Assistant provides an exceptional resource for occupational therapy assistants in their journey to develop a clinical foundation in pediatrics as well as being able to reinforce their learning with practical application activities." -- Karen Jacobs, EdD, OTR/L, CPE, FAOTA, Boston University, Boston, MA, "Foundations of Pediatric Practice for the Occupational Therapy Assistantprovides an exceptional resource for occupational therapy assistants in their journey to develop a clinical foundation in pediatrics as well as being able to reinforce their learning with practical application activities." - Karen Jacobs, EdD, OTR/L, CPE, FAOTA,Boston University, Boston, MA, "Foundations of Pediatric Practice for the Occupational Therapy Assistant provides an exceptional resource for occupational therapy assistants in their journey to develop a clinical foundation in pediatrics as well as being able to reinforce their learning with practical application activities." — Karen Jacobs, EdD, OTR/L, CPE, FAOTA, Boston University, Boston, MA, ""Foundations of Pediatric Practice for the Occupational Therapy Assistant" provides an exceptional resource for occupational therapy assistants in their journey to develop a clinical foundation in pediatrics as well as being able to reinforce their learning with practical application activities." -- Karen Jacobs, EdD, OTR/L, CPE, FAOTA, "Boston University, Boston, MA", "Foundations of Pediatric Practice for the Occupational Therapy Assistant provides an exceptional resource for occupational therapy assistants in their journey to develop a clinical foundation in pediatrics as well as being able to reinforce their learning with practical application activities." Karen Jacobs, EdD, OTR/L, CPE, FAOTA, Boston University, Boston, MATable of ContentContents A Note About the Cover Acknowledgments About the Authors About the Contributors Foreword by Karen Jacobs, EdD, OTR/L, CPE, FAOTA Chapter 1: Introduction Amy Wagenfeld, PhD, OTR/L and Jennifer M. Kaldenberg, MSA, OTR/L, CLVT Chapter 2: Foundations of Occupational Therapy Catherine Verrier Piersol, MS, OTR/L and Cynthia Haynes, MEd, MBA, OTR/L Chapter 3: A Brief Overview of Occupational Therapy Theories, Models, and Frames of Reference Michael Roberts, MS, OTR/L Chapter 4: Collaborative Models of Treatment Priscilla Hayden-Sloane, MHA, OTR/L, LEND Fellow Chapter 5: Legal Mandates Lisa A. Dixon, PhD, JD Chapter 6: Documentation Sue Berger, MS, OTR/L and Rachel B. Diamant, MS, OTR/L, BCP Chapter 7: An Overview of Early Development Amy Wagenfeld, PhD, OTR/L Chapter 8: An Overview of Developmental Assessments Cindee Quake-Rapp, PhD, OTR Chapter 9: Interacting With Families Darragh Callahan, EdD Chapter 10: Diagnoses Commonly Associated With Childhood Sidney Michael Trantham, PhD Chapter 11: Positioning in Pediatrics: Making the Right Choices Molly Campbell, MS, OTR/L, ATP Chapter 12: Introduction to Sensory Integration Teresa A. May-Benson, MS, OTR/L Chapter 13: Oral Motor Skills and Feeding Jean Lyons Martens, MS, OTR/L Chapter 14: Childhood Occupations Jan Hollenbeck, MS, OTR/L Chapter 15: Self-Care Christina Monaco, COTA/L, Jennifer M. Kaldenberg, MSA, OTR/L, CLVT, and Amy Wagenfeld, PhD, OTR/L Chapter 16: Visual Perceptual Dysfunction and Low Vision Rehabilitation Jennifer M. Kaldenberg, MSA, OTR/L, CLVT Chapter 17: Hand Development Sandra J. Edwards, MA, OTR, FAOTA, Jenna D. McCoy-Powlen, MS, OTR/L, and Donna Buckland Gallen, MS, OTR/L Chapter 18: Handwriting Linda Cammaroto, OTR/L Chapter 19: Early Intervention Olga Baloueff, ScD, OTR/L, PT, BCP Chapter 20: Preschool and School-Based Therapy DeLana Honaker, PhD, OTR, BCP Chapter 21: Pediatric Service Delivery in Hospitals, Outpatient Clinics, Home Health, Hospice, and Private Clinical Practice Tara J. Glennon, EdD, OTR/L, BCP, FAOTA Chapter 22: Pediatric Psychosocial Therapy Joylynn Holladay, MS, OTR/L Chapter 23: An Overview of Assistive Technology David L. Lee, MS, OTR/L Chapter 24: Orthotics Christy Halpin Wright, OTR/L, CHT and Nicole Jacobs, OTR/L, CHT Glossary of Terms Index Major Infant Reflexes Chart Developmental Milestones ChartCopyright Date2005Target AudienceCollege AudienceTopicAllied Health Services / Occupational Therapy, Allied Health Services / GeneralLccn2004-029296Dewey Decimal615.8515083Dewey Edition22IllustratedYesGenreMedical

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