ABSTRACT

Offering a glimpse into the daily schedule, caseload, and roles of clinicians in more than 15 areas of practice, Quintessential Occupational Therapy: A Guide to Areas of Practice is an essential resource for recent graduates and occupational therapists looking to enter a new area of practice.

Each chapter focuses on a different area of practice—from outpatient rehabilitation to home care—and is authored by a team of seasoned clinicians who offer advice, work samples, and tips for those entering that area of practice. Quintessential Occupational Therapy also features experts across states and settings to provide the reader with a holistic view and understanding of the practice area they seek to enter.

What's included in Quintessential Occupational Therapy:

  • Sample forms and documents used in a variety of practice settings
  • Common treatment plans and information on clinical diagnoses in each area of practice
  • Guides for testing and relevant clinical information for each setting

Quintessential Occupational Therapy: A Guide to Areas of Practice will equip readers with the knowledge and understanding of a variety of practice settings in occupational therapy and is perfect for recent graduates and practicing clinicians alike.

part Section I|134 pages

Established Practice Areas

chapter 2|5 pages

Pediatric Sensory Gym

chapter 3|19 pages

Hand Therapy

chapter 10|10 pages

Assistive Technology

chapter 11|12 pages

Academic Education

part Section II|49 pages

Emerging Practice Areas

chapter 13|12 pages

Community Settings

chapter 14|9 pages

Literacy Across the Lifespan

chapter 16|8 pages

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