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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Table of Contents
Best Practices for Occupational Therapy in Early Childhood
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Front Matter
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- Section I. Foundation: Understand Early Childhood and the Role of Occupational Therapy 122
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1. History of Occupational Therapy Services in Early Childhood
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2. Influences From Early Childhood Professional Organizations and Technical Assistance Centers
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3. Best Practices in Personnel Preparation for Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants
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4. Best Practices for Occupational Therapy Assistants in Early Childhood
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5. Best Practices for Occupational Therapy Practitioners in Leadership Roles
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6. Best Practices in Data-Based Decision Making
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7. Best Practices in the Use of Assistive Technology to Enhance Participation
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8. Best Practices in Supporting Family Partnerships
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9. Best Practices in Collaborating With Community, School, and Health Care Partners
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10. Best Practices in Early Childhood Transitions
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1. History of Occupational Therapy Services in Early Childhood
324
- Section II. Knowledge Essential to Early Development 87108
- Section III. Considerations for Early Intervention: IDEA Part C 117138
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14. Understanding Part C: Early Intervention Law and the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) Process
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15. Best Practices in Early Intervention Screening and Evaluation
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16. Best Practices in Intervention Under Part C
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17. Best Practices in Documenting Early Intervention Services and Outcomes
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14. Understanding Part C: Early Intervention Law and the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) Process
119140
- Section IV. Considerations for Preschool: IDEA Part B 155176
- Section V. Considerations for Medical and Health Care 191212
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22. Understanding Health Care Requirements, Process, and Billing
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23. Best Practices in Evaluation in Health Care Settings
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24. Best Practices in Health Care Interventions for Developmental Conditions
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25. Best Practices in Health Care Intervention for Acquired Conditions
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26. Best Practices in Documentation of Health Care Services and Outcomes
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22. Understanding Health Care Requirements, Process, and Billing
193214
- Section VI. Evidence-Guided Practice: Addressing Evaluation and Intervention 233254
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27. Best Practices in Supporting Activities of Daily Living and Sleep (Adaptive Skills)
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28. Best Practices in Supporting Mealtimes and Nutritional Needs (Adaptive Skills)
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29. Best Practices in Supporting Learning and Early Literacy Skills (Cognitive Skills)
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30. Best Practices in Supporting Development of Fine and Visual–Motor Coordination (Physical Skills)
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31. Best Practices in Supporting Large Motor Coordination (Physical Skills)
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32. Best Practices in Supporting Social Participation (Communication)
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33. Best Practices in Supporting Social, Emotional, and Self-Regulation Skills (Social–Emotional Skills)
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34. Best Practices in Supporting Play and Leisure Activities
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35. Best Practices in Supporting Children Who Are Deaf and Hard of Hearing
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36. Best Practices in Supporting Children With Visual Impairments
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37. Best Practices in Supporting Children With Health Needs
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38. Best Practices in Supporting Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
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39. Best Practices Supporting Families of Children With Prenatal Substance Exposure and Postnatal Trauma
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27. Best Practices in Supporting Activities of Daily Living and Sleep (Adaptive Skills)
235256
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Appendixes
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Appendix A. Guidelines for Occupational Therapy Services in Early Intervention and Schools
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Appendix B. Evidence-Based Practice and Occupational Therapy
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Appendix C. AOTA Occupational Profile Template
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Appendix D. Occupational Therapy Intervention Plan
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Appendix E. AOTA Resources for Practitioners and Families
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Appendix F. Examples of Assessments for Early Childhood (Birth–5 Years)
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Appendix G. Sample Early Intervention Team Report
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Appendix H. Sample Initial Preschool Team Evaluation Report
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Appendix I. Sample Occupational Therapy Evaluation in Health Care
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Appendix J. Occupational Therapy Telehealth Practices in Early Childhood
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Appendix A. Guidelines for Occupational Therapy Services in Early Intervention and Schools
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Index
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