Case-Smith's Occupational Therapy for Children and Adolescents - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 9th Edition
**Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles as an Essential Purchase in Occupational Therapy**
The number one book in pediatric OT is now revised and better than ever! 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.
**Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles as an Essential Purchase in Occupational Therapy**
The number one book in pediatric OT is now revised and better than ever! 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.
Key Features
- NEW! Chapters provide important information on the topics of creativity, embracing diversity and bridging differences in practice, conditions, settings, telehealth, sexuality, driving, and professional reasoning
- NEW! Evaluation chapter synthesizes content across multiple practice areas, settings, and conditions, highlighting the complex clinical reasoning that supports the evaluation process
- NEW! 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 aloud
- REVISED! Case studies throughout the chapters apply and reinforce key concepts to promote clinical decision-making skills
- NEW! Appendices provide information for commonly used assessment tools and list the cases presented throughout the text
- UPDATED! Coverage explores the latest developments related to early intervention, school, and family systems
- UPDATED! Current references help ensure content is relevant and applicable for today’s occupational therapy practice
- Guiding Questions engage you in reading and indicate key concepts from each chapter. Questions can serve as checkpoints when studying for examinations
- Coverage of OT for children from infancy through adolescence includes the latest research, techniques, and trends
- Full-color, contemporary design includes high-quality photos and illustrations
- Application of theory and frames of reference in practice are emphasized throughout the book
Author Information
| ISBN Number | 9780443112027 |
|---|---|
| Main Author | By Jane Clifford O'Brien, PHD, MS.ED.L, OTR/L, FAOTA and Heather Kuhaneck, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA |
| Copyright Year | 2026 |
| Edition Number | 9 |
| Format | eBook |
| Trim | Other |
| Imprint | Elsevier |
| Page Count | 0 |
| Publication Date | 17 Apr 2025 |
| Stock Status | IN STOCK |


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1. The Occupational Therapy Process in Pediatrics Overview of Essential Concepts
2. Creativity as a Building Block of Successful Therapeutic Sessions
3. Intentional Relationships: Working With Children and Families
4. Embracing Diversity and Bridging Differences in Pediatric Occupational Therapy Practice
5. Pediatric Conditions
6. Pediatric Settings
7. Documentation and Billing in Pediatric Practice
8. Developmental Trajectories
SECTION II Occupational Therapy Evaluation and Assessment
9. Evaluation and Assessment in Pediatrics
10. Data Interpretation, Goal Setting, and Outcome Measurement in Pediatrics
SECTION III Occupational Therapy Intervention
11. Interventions for Feeding and Eating
12. Intervention to Improve Sleep and Rest
13. Interventions to Address Activities of Daily Living
14. Interventions for Instrumental Activities of Daily Living
15. Intervention for Education: Early Intervention Through Transition from High School
16. Play Intervention
17. Promoting Leisure Participation
18. Social Participation and Community Integration
19. Sexuality
20. Driving and Community Mobility
21. Treatment for Work Skills and Employment
SECTION IV Approaches to Intervention
22. Empowering Families
23. Using Telehealth in Pediatric Occupational Therapy
SECTION V Social-Emotional, Behavioral, Cognitive, Sensory, and Motor Interventions
24. Social-Emotional Learning
25. Approaches for Managing Challenging Behavior
26. Cognitive-Based Interventions
27. Ayres Sensory Integration Intervention
28. Specific Sensory Techniques, Environmental Modifications, and Related Interventions
29. Application of Motor Control and Motor Learning
30. Intervention for Fine Motor Skills
31. Vision and Visual Information Processing
32. Interventions for Mobility
33. Interventions for Hand Impairments in Children and Youth
34. Assistive Technology Interventions to Promote Occupational Performance
SECTION VI Resources for Application
35. Case Studies to Illustrate Professional Reasoning in Pediatric Practice

