Abstract
Staying current on new evidence and practice across the field of early childhood can be challenging and time consuming. This comprehensive new text covers all aspects of occupational therapy in early childhood across early intervention, preschools, and health care, providing the most effective, evidence-guided practices to equip practitioners working with young children. Best Practices for Occupational Therapy in Early Childhood addresses legislative, professional, and contextual influences on providing occupational therapy to young children and their families and promotes coordination of services across settings.
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Best Practices for Occupational Therapy in Early Childhood (Adoption Review)
- Front Matter i2
- Section I. Foundation: Understand Early Childhood and the Role of Occupational Therapy 122
- 1. History of Occupational Therapy Services in Early Childhood 324
- 2. Influences From Early Childhood Professional Organizations and Technical Assistance Centers 1334
- 3. Best Practices in Personnel Preparation for Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants 2344
- 4. Best Practices for Occupational Therapy Assistants in Early Childhood 3152
- 5. Best Practices for Occupational Therapy Practitioners in Leadership Roles 3960
- 6. Best Practices in Data-Based Decision Making 4768
- 7. Best Practices in the Use of Assistive Technology to Enhance Participation 5576
- 8. Best Practices in Supporting Family Partnerships 6384
- 9. Best Practices in Collaborating With Community, School, and Health Care Partners 7192
- 10. Best Practices in Early Childhood Transitions 79100
- Section II. Knowledge Essential to Early Development 87108
- Section III. Considerations for Early Intervention: IDEA Part C 117138
- 14. Understanding Part C: Early Intervention Law and the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) Process 119140
- 15. Best Practices in Early Intervention Screening and Evaluation 129150
- 16. Best Practices in Intervention Under Part C 137158
- 17. Best Practices in Documenting Early Intervention Services and Outcomes 145166
- Section IV. Considerations for Preschool: IDEA Part B 155176
- Section V. Considerations for Medical and Health Care 191212
- 22. Understanding Health Care Requirements, Process, and Billing 193214
- 23. Best Practices in Evaluation in Health Care Settings 199220
- 24. Best Practices in Health Care Interventions for Developmental Conditions 207228
- 25. Best Practices in Health Care Intervention for Acquired Conditions 215236
- 26. Best Practices in Documentation of Health Care Services and Outcomes 225246
- Section VI. Evidence-Guided Practice: Addressing Evaluation and Intervention 233254
- 27. Best Practices in Supporting Activities of Daily Living and Sleep (Adaptive Skills) 235256
- 28. Best Practices in Supporting Mealtimes and Nutritional Needs (Adaptive Skills) 243264
- 29. Best Practices in Supporting Learning and Early Literacy Skills (Cognitive Skills) 257278
- 30. Best Practices in Supporting Development of Fine and Visual–Motor Coordination (Physical Skills) 265286
- 31. Best Practices in Supporting Large Motor Coordination (Physical Skills) 273294
- 32. Best Practices in Supporting Social Participation (Communication) 281302
- 33. Best Practices in Supporting Social, Emotional, and Self-Regulation Skills (Social–Emotional Skills) 291312
- 34. Best Practices in Supporting Play and Leisure Activities 301322
- 35. Best Practices in Supporting Children Who Are Deaf and Hard of Hearing 309330
- 36. Best Practices in Supporting Children With Visual Impairments 319340
- 37. Best Practices in Supporting Children With Health Needs 329350
- 38. Best Practices in Supporting Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder 337358
- 39. Best Practices Supporting Families of Children With Prenatal Substance Exposure and Postnatal Trauma 347368
- Appendixes 359380
- Appendix A. Guidelines for Occupational Therapy Services in Early Intervention and Schools 361382
- Appendix B. Evidence-Based Practice and Occupational Therapy 371392
- Appendix C. AOTA Occupational Profile Template 377398
- Appendix D. Occupational Therapy Intervention Plan 381402
- Appendix E. AOTA Resources for Practitioners and Families 383404
- Appendix F. Examples of Assessments for Early Childhood (Birth–5 Years) 385406
- Appendix G. Sample Early Intervention Team Report 391412
- Appendix H. Sample Initial Preschool Team Evaluation Report 393414
- Appendix I. Sample Occupational Therapy Evaluation in Health Care 397418
- Appendix J. Occupational Therapy Telehealth Practices in Early Childhood 399420
- Index 403424