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Complete coverage of OT practice provides an overview of practice in a variety of rehabilitation, mental health, and community settings, and across the lifespanA broad perspective fits the needs of both Occupational Therapy and Occupational Therapy Assistant studentsCase studies and activities in each chapter help you apply concepts and develop problem-solving skillsEmphasis on evidence-based practice helps you learn to think logically and use research to create intervention plansHelpful tables and boxes provide easy access to material for practice, action steps, and outlines of processesThe OT Practice Framework provides a sound basis for decision making, defining occupational therapy areas of concern and the OT processChapter objectives, key terms, chapter summaries, and review questions highlight important content in each chapterNEW! Additional chapters cover Prioritizing Self Care; Leadership and Advocacy; The Lived Experience of OT Practitioners; and Technology to Support Occupational EngagementUPDATED! Revised content throughout provides the most current information needed to be an effective practitioner todayNEW! Current content addresses societal trends influencing the profession, including occupational justice, diversity, equity, and inclusionNEW! Expanded content includes historical influences of Black OTs, OTs of color, LGBTQIA, and multicultural groups, emphasizing action steps to promote, advocate, and enable diversity, equity, and inclusion within the professionNEW! Perspectives from students, practitioners (therapists and OT assistants), professors, entrepreneurs, and retired practitioners are embedded in chaptersUPDATED! The latest references and examples ensure the content is current and applicable for today’s studentsFollows the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework (4th Edition) (OTPF) and the newest Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) Curriculum standards [2018]Boxes with tips in many chapters apply content in practice related to concepts such as self-care, advocacy, critical thinking, and inclusionRepresentation of the diversity of the OT profession is reflected throughout the text in content and photos","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56286322131317,"sku":"9780323798563","price":57.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780323798563_e676612c-3e50-4e8f-aa97-53529e8925ff.jpg?v=1786033191"},{"product_id":"9780323829960","title":"Therapeutic Reasoning in Occupational Therapy","description":"Build the clinical reasoning skills you need to make sound decisions in OT practice! Therapeutic Reasoning in Occupational Therapy: How to Develop Critical Thinking for Practice uses practical learning activities, worksheets, and realistic cases to help you master clinical reasoning and critical thinking concepts. Video clips on the Evolve website demonstrate therapeutic reasoning and show the diverse perspectives of U.S. and international contributors. Written by OT experts Jane Clifford O'Brien, Mary Elizabeth Patnaude, and Teressa Garcia Reidy, this \"how-to\" workbook makes it easier to apply clinical reasoning in a variety of practice settings.   Dynamic, interactive approach reinforces your understanding with learning activities in each chapterCase studies and experiential learning activities flow from simple to complex, and represent occupational therapy across the lifespanAOTA’s Occupational Therapy Practice Framework, 4th Edition and current OT practice are reflected throughout the bookPractical learning activities and templates are clinically relevant and designed to support reasoning in a variety of practice settingsVideo clips on the Evolve website are contributed by practitioners, educators, and students, reinforcing content and showing how therapeutic reasoning applies to real-world casesWorksheets and\/or templates are included in each chapter to enhance learning and for use in practiceAssessments in each chapter measure therapeutic reasoning outcomesStudent and practitioner resources on Evolve include printable PDFs of the in-text worksheets, video clips, additional case examples, templates for assignments, exemplars, and reflective activities","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56286328291701,"sku":"9780323829960","price":60.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780323829960_20bada1f-fb20-4bca-bc82-d4fffc6beedf.jpg?v=1786033192"},{"product_id":"9780323793674","title":"Occupational Analysis and Group Process","description":"Learn how to analyze client needs and use group therapy for effective interventions! Occupational Analysis and Group Process, 2nd Edition provides practical information on two key components of occupational therapy practice, helping you understand how to intervene with a variety of clients. Using case scenarios and clinical examples, this book provides strategies and guidelines for analyzing functional tasks for clients from children to adolescents to adults. It guides you through every step of the group process, including group leadership, communication within the group, and group interventions. Written by noted OT educators Jane Clifford O'Brien and Jean W. Solomon, this book provides a solid foundation for intervention planning.    Comprehensive content covers the material taught in group process and occupational analysis courses within Occupational Therapy and Occupational Therapy Assistant programs.    Clear, matter-of-fact approach provides an understanding of the group process, strategies for leading groups, and guidelines for group interventions.    Case examples, tables, and boxes highlight the key content in each chapter.    Clinical Pearls emphasize practical application of the information, providing tips gained in clinical practice.    Therapeutic Media are tried-and-true methods pulled from the author's extensive experience in occupational therapy.    NEW! Updates and revisions to all chapters reflect the new Occupational Therapy Practice Framework and current OT practice.    NEW! New chapter?s include Guidelines and Best Practices for Setting and Developing Goals and Managing Difficult Behaviors During Group Interventions.    NEW! Clinical Application: Exercises and Worksheets chapter reinforces your understanding with learning exercises, activities, and forms for each chapter.    NEW! Full-color design provides a greater visual impact.    NEW! Clinical Case begins each chapter and includes questions on key content.    NEW! Case Application and Summary in each chapter address the Key Questions.    NEW! Additional content on specific groups includes topics such as community, trust building, functioning, civic, rehab, role playing, and measuring outcomes.    NEW! Expanded content on therapeutic interventions is added to the book.    NEW! Emphasis on group work in a variety of practice settings prepares you to handle groups in multiple environments.    NEW! 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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 reasoningNEW! Evaluation chapter synthesizes content across multiple practice areas, settings, and conditions, highlighting the complex clinical reasoning that supports the evaluation processNEW! 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 aloudREVISED! Case studies throughout the chapters apply and reinforce key concepts to promote clinical decision-making skillsNEW! Appendices provide information for commonly used assessment tools and list the cases presented throughout the textUPDATED! Coverage explores the latest developments related to early intervention, school, and family systemsUPDATED! Current references help ensure content is relevant and applicable for today’s occupational therapy practiceGuiding Questions engage you in reading and indicate key concepts from each chapter. 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