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This book provides designers, planners, educators, and therapists
with the practical information required to remove inequity in
outdoor spaces, by creating inviting and inclusive solutions so
that all children and their families, regardless of situation or
circumstance, can experience the joys and benefits of outdoor play
without stigma. It is the first of its kind, co-written by an
occupational therapist and landscape architect both with proven
expertise in inclusive play space design. The Nature of Inclusive
Play fills an untapped niche in promoting the value of outdoor
play. It focuses on what embodies play and shows how, through
inclusive outdoor play design, developmental skills can be
enriched. The topics covered in the book include: • a discussion
of the health benefits associated with being outdoors • the
history of and value of play • an overview of typical child
development • the importance of sensory regulation • an
inclusive design review process • design guidelines. All topics
are supplemented with nine applicable case studies of exemplary
inclusive outdoor play spaces, including examples from North
America and Africa. It is a much-needed guide for landscape
architects, urban planners, allied healthcare professionals, early
childhood educators, academics, and students.
This book provides designers, planners, educators, and therapists
with the practical information required to remove inequity in
outdoor spaces, by creating inviting and inclusive solutions so
that all children and their families, regardless of situation or
circumstance, can experience the joys and benefits of outdoor play
without stigma. It is the first of its kind, co-written by an
occupational therapist and landscape architect both with proven
expertise in inclusive play space design. The Nature of Inclusive
Play fills an untapped niche in promoting the value of outdoor
play. It focuses on what embodies play and shows how, through
inclusive outdoor play design, developmental skills can be
enriched. The topics covered in the book include: • a discussion
of the health benefits associated with being outdoors • the
history of and value of play • an overview of typical child
development • the importance of sensory regulation • an
inclusive design review process • design guidelines. All topics
are supplemented with nine applicable case studies of exemplary
inclusive outdoor play spaces, including examples from North
America and Africa. It is a much-needed guide for landscape
architects, urban planners, allied healthcare professionals, early
childhood educators, academics, and students.
Foundations of Pediatric Practice for the Occupational Therapy
Assistant, Second Edition delivers essential information for
occupational therapy assistant students and practitioners in a
succinct and straightforward format. In collaboration with a wide
range of highly skilled and expert professionals from clinical
practice and academia, Amy Wagenfeld, Jennifer Kaldenberg, and
DeLana Honaker present an interprofessional perspective to
pediatric clinical foundations, theory, and practical application
activities in a highly accessible and engaging format. The Second
Edition of Foundations of Pediatric Practice for the Occupational
Therapy Assistant offers new and engaging features, including
diverse illustrations, to facilitate learning from the classroom to
the clinic. Integrated within each chapter are Stories From
Practice: brief vignettes of actual author clinical experiences,
short case studies, and reflective activities designed to elicit
discussion and exploration into the unique world of pediatric
occupational therapy theory and practice. A new chapter on
childhood trauma has been added to enhance the comprehensive and
current nature of pediatric practice in the 21st century. Available
online is a significant Major Infant Reflexes Chart and a
comprehensive Normal Developmental Milestones Chart that will
reinforce important concepts associated with child development as
it relates to occupational therapy assistant practice. The seamless
integration of this material enables all readers to develop a
comprehensive understanding of the information and apply that
knowledge in a pediatric setting. Features of the Second Edition:
Up-to-date information, including the AOTA's current Occupational
TherapyCode of Ethics Stories From Practice feature, which provides
a unique reflective link from classroom to clinic Useful resources
for classroom to clinical practice Bonus website that provides a
comprehensive Normal Developmental Milestones Chart and Major
Infants Reflexes Chart Chapter on childhood trauma Instructors in
educational settings can visit www.efacultylounge.com for
additional material to be used for teaching in the classroom.
Foundations of Pediatric Practice for the Occupational Therapy
Assistant, Second Edition continues to be the perfect text for both
occupational therapy assistant students and practitioners
specializing in or transitioning to pediatrics.
The benefits of interacting with nature for our social, cognitive,
and physical wellbeing are well documented. But how practical is it
to take therapy into nature, or bring nature into therapy? This
evidence-based and accessible guide demonstrates easily workable,
creative, tried-and-tested strategies for bringing nature into
therapy. It includes simple and fun ready-to-go activity ideas.
Using the life-course as a framework, the authors highlight the
impact of nature at every stage of human development. From younger
children to older adults, anyone can benefit from outdoor therapy,
and different therapeutic offerings can be adapted to suit most
individuals and groups. Resources are included to help assess a
programme's readiness to incorporate nature, create plans to take
therapy outdoors (or bring the outside in), and evaluate the impact
it could have for patients or clients. With testimonials from
service users who have felt the benefits of nature-based practices,
and case studies highlighting excellence in practice from health
and social care professionals across various fields, this book will
inspire and empower allied health and mental health practitioners
to take their therapy practice outdoors.
Wolters Kluwer, publisher of the cornerstone Occupational Therapy
text Willard & Spackman's Occupational Therapy, is pleased to
announce an exciting new first edition that will start a tradition
of publishing excellence in the Occupational Therapy Assistant
program . Aligned with the most recent standards in the
field,Foundations of Theory and Practice for the Occupational
Therapy Assistantprovides the evidence-based, practice-focused
information students need to succeed from classroom to clinic.
Throughout this comprehensive book, learning activities and
clinical scenarios bring concepts to life and enhance student
retention. In addition to covering, theory, principles, therapeutic
processes, conditions, and more, this accessible text contains
elements that span the curriculum, providing beginning occupational
therapy assistant students with a solid resource for fieldwork and
practice. Contributions from experienced practitioners working in a
broad range of settings ground the theoretical concepts in the
real-world, and invite the students to understand their role in the
clinical setting. Thirteen case studies, referred to throughout the
text with an icon, help students understand the relevance of the
occupational therapy assistant's role in the clinical setting. In
addition, the book includes a sample complete case summation, along
with additional online forms students can use in their own work.
The Fingergym Fine Motor Skills School Readiness Program is a
unique classroom-trialled, group rotation program that uses fun and
motivating fine motor-based activities to help children become more
independent in the classroom. Developed by experienced occupational
therapy and education professionals, this program is a must-have
for any preschool, kindergarten, prep, or primary educational
setting. Fingergym incorporates play-based learning to encourage
problem-solving by ""having a go"", no matter what the outcome. In
this way children learn confidence and resilience in the classroom
while mastering essential developmental skills. The program
includes over 140 activities covering aspects such as
strengthening, kinaesthesia, proprioception, spatial planning,
eye-hand coordination, fine motor speed, letter and number
formation, and cutting. Published as a book and two-CD collection,
Fingergym (TM) is based on a firm theoretical background and comes
with full instructions, customizable forms, printable templates and
sheets, and a timed musical track to guide children through their
activities. Helpful curriculum links to such areas as mathematics,
science, language, reading, writing, and art allow integration of
the program with teaching requirements. Find out more at the
www.fingergym.info website
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