Case-Smith's Occupational Therapy for Children and Adolescents, 9th Edition
**Selected for 2025 Doody’s Core Titles® with "Essential Purchase" designation in Occupational Therapy**
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.
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.
ISBN :
9780443110214
Publication Date :
01-11-2024
Stock Status :
Available for Pre-Order
**Selected for 2025 Doody’s Core Titles® with "Essential Purchase" designation in Occupational Therapy**
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.
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.
Key Features
- 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! Enhanced ebook 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, contemporary design includes high-quality photos and illustrations
- Application of theory and frames of reference in practice are emphasized throughout the book
Author Information
By 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
