Occupational Therapy Services for Children and Youth Under IDEA

Occupational Therapy Services for Children and Youth Under IDEA
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Publisher : Amer Occupational Therapy Assn
Total Pages : 249
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ISBN-10 : 1569002371
ISBN-13 : 9781569002377
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Book Synopsis Occupational Therapy Services for Children and Youth Under IDEA by : Leslie L. Jackson

Download or read book Occupational Therapy Services for Children and Youth Under IDEA written by Leslie L. Jackson and published by Amer Occupational Therapy Assn. This book was released on 2007 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This update to the best-seller provides authoritative, accurate information and resources about occupational therapy practice in schools, preschools, early intervention, and other settings such as child care. This book is essential for occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants (including educators and students) and also is useful for parents, teachers, administrators, policymakers, and child advocates. Section Highlights Legal and Historical Perspectives on Occupational Therapy in Schools and Early Childhood Programs - IDEA/NCLB, federal and state legislation, federal program performance indicators, scope of practice, program funding, payment systems Evaluating Occupational Performance in Schools and Early Childhood Settings-Occupational Therapy Performance Framework - evaluation and assessment, clinical reasoning Occupational Therapy Decision-Making Process - collaboration/teaming, IEP/IFSP, frames of reference, continuing competence, professional development Service Provision to Support Child and Family Participation in Context - documentation, response-to-intervention, cultural competence, assistive technology, workload, driving Addressing the Mental Health Needs of Children in Schools - occupational therapy's role, models of intervention, positive behavior supports, social and emotional learning Using Evidence to Support Practice in Schools and Early Childhood Settings - evidence intervention and service delivery, program evaluation Transition From School to Adult Life Ethical Issues in School-Based and Early Intervention Practice


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