Scope of practice
1 Scope of practice JEAN W. SOLOMON and JANE CLIFFORD O’BRIEN Chapter outline Centennial Vision Occupational Therapy Practice Framework The Occupational Therapy Process Roles of the Occupational Therapist and Occupational…
Family systems
2 Family systems PAMELA J. WINTON and ROBERT E. WINTON Chapter outline The Importance of Families Current Issues Affecting Occupational Therapy Practitioners and Families CHANGES IN POLICIES AND SERVICE DELIVERY…
Principles of normal development
6 Principles of normal development DIANNE KOONTZ LOWMAN and JEAN W. SOLOMON Chapter outline General Considerations DEFINITIONS OF TERMS PREDICTABLE SEQUENCE OF SKILL ACQUISITION RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TYPICAL DEVELOPMENT AND CONTEXT…
Atopic and Rheumatic Disorders
24 Atopic and Rheumatic Disorders Rita marie John, Margaret A. Brady Atopic disorders and rheumatic diseases (collagen vascular or connective tissue diseases) of childhood share certain characteristics that lend to…
Genitourinary Disorders
34 Genitourinary Disorders Nan M. Gaylord, Ann M. Petersen-Smith The genitourinary system is responsible for maintaining an optimal environment for metabolism, including regulation of water and electrolytes (sodium, potassium, chloride,…
Dermatologic Disorders
36 Dermatologic Disorders Peggy Vernon, Margaret A. Brady, Nancy Barber Starr, Ann M. Petersen-smith The skin is the body’s largest organ and one of its most important. The condition of…
Cardiovascular Disorders
30 Cardiovascular Disorders Julie Martchenke, Catherine G. Blosser Most cardiovascular problems in the pediatric population are due to congenital heart disease (CHD), which occurs in 0.4% to 5% of all…
Perinatal Disorders
38 Perinatal Disorders Nan M. Gaylord, Robert J. Yetman The neonatal period is remarkable for the vast array of physiologic changes that occur as the infant transitions from the intrauterine…
Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders
25 Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders Becky J. Whittemore, Arlene Smaldone, Robert D. Steiner Endocrine and metabolic disorders affect a large number of children and may be rare (e.g., nephropathic cystinosis)…
Common Injuries
39 Common Injuries Dawn Lee Garzon, Sara D. Degolier, Constance B. Brehm Injuries are major pediatric health problems that are best managed with treatment as well as prevention strategies. A…
