Case-Smith’s Occupational Therapy for Children and Adolescents, 9th edition (True PDF from Publisher)

By Jane Clifford O’Brien PHD MS.ED.L OTR/L FAOTA, Heather Kuhaneck PhD OTR/L FAOTA
**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.

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

Product details

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Elsevier
Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 23, 2025
Edition ‏ : ‎ 9th
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 598 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0443110212
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0443110214