Kids Can be Kids 1e: A Childhood Occupations Approach - Hardcover

Lane, Shelly J

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0803612281 ISBN 13: 9780803612280

Publisher: F.A. Davis Company, 2011

Synopsis

This groundbreaking text by two noted educators and practitioners, with contributions by specialists in their fields, presents a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to pediatric therapy. Their work reflects the focus of practice today facilitating the participation of children and their families in everyday activities in the content of the physical and cultural environments in which they live, go to school, and play. The authors describe the occupational roles of children in an ecocultural context and examine the influence of that context on the participation of a child with physical, emotional, or cognitive limitations. KEY FEATURES Views children s occupations from a perspective of culture, family, mental health and of disabilities they may have, and the environments where they live, go to school, and play. Addresses assessment, goal setting and the different forms interventions can take. Examines the disabilities and impairments commonly associated encountered by OTs working with children, and describes the way those conditions may interfere with everyday life. Brings theory to life with vignettes that illustrate the ways in which the physical and cultural environments influence participation in occupation, lighthearted chapter subtitles, and quotes from real children. Discusses assessments and interventions. Features common developmental milestones in the Appendix. Uses a wealth of pedagogical features to enhance learning, promote critical thinking, and bring context to the content... Lighthearted chapter subtitles and quotes from real children. Objectives clarify learning expectations. Vignettes personalize pediatric OT therapy and illustrate the ways in which the physical and cultural environments influence participation in occupation. "What Else is in the Toy Box?" lists additional sources to enrich knowledge "Prove It!" boxes emphasize available evidence. "Practice Wisdom" highlights the skill and knowledge of clinical experts. Active Learning engages the reader in the process of learning. CONTENTS Childhood Occupational Roles 1.Occupation and Participation: The Heart of Pediatric Occupational Therapy Kids Want to do Kid Things Shelly J. Lane 2.Voices of Children Kids Talk About Being Kids Imelda Burgman 3.Children at Play Can I Play, Too? Anita C. Bundy 4.Early Intervention Getting Off to a Good Start Christine Doyle Morrison 5.Preschool I m Learning Now! Shelley Mulligan 6.School Participating in More Than Just the Classroom Chris Chapparo & Susan Lowe 7.Transitioning to Adulthood What Will I Be When I Grow Up Pat L. Sample, Anita C. Bundy, Shelly J. Lane, & Reinie Cordier 8.Self-Care: A Primary Occupation I Can Do It Myself! Jayne Shepherd 2.The Context of Pediatric Practice 9.Building Intervention from Theory From LEGOs and Tinkertoys to Skyscrapers Jim Hinojosa & Ruth Segal 10.Ecocultural Theory: Everyday Cultures of Children Living in a Lot of Different Worlds Gwynnyth Llewellyn 11.Cultural Competence When the Rules are Different Maureen H. Fitzgerald 12.Pediatric OT in the United States Understanding Laws, Policies and Regulations for Practice Patricia L. Davies 13.Pediatric OT in Canada Grounding Practice in the Rights of Equality Patty Rigby & Shone Joos 14.Pediatric OT in the United Kingdom Focusing Practice on the Health and Welfare of Children Dido Green & Carolyn Dunford 15.Pediatric OT in Australia Recognizing Multiculturalism in Policy Chris Chapparo 3.Overview of the Intervention Process 16.Pediatric Therapy TeamsHow Many Perspectives are on the Team?Barbara Hanft, Jayne Shepherd, & Jo Read17.Services in Emerging Practice ArenasWhat s an OT Doing Here?Winifred Schultz-Krohn (with contribution by Nancy Rushford & Kerry Thomas)18.Assessment, Measurement,

About this edition

• Publisher: F.A. Davis Company
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0803612281
• ISBN 13: 9780803612280
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 672