Occupational Therapy for Children and Adolescents

Case-Smith’s Occupational Therapy for Children and Adolescents, 8th Edition is the leading comprehensive reference in pediatric occupational therapy, recognized as an Essential Purchase in Doody’s Core Titles® 2024. Covering care from infancy through adolescence, this authoritative text integrates the latest research, theories, and clinical practices to support effective, evidence-based intervention across all practice settings. With a strong emphasis on clinical reasoning and application, the book prepares students and practitioners to deliver high-quality, client-centered occupational therapy that supports participation, development, and function throughout childhood and adolescence.

Key Features

• Comprehensive, full-color coverage of pediatric conditions and occupational therapy interventions across all ages and settings
• Strong emphasis on evidence-based practice, including Research Notes, updated references, and evidence-summary tables
• Eight new chapters addressing theory and practice models, development of occupations, therapeutic use of self, assessment and activity analysis, evaluation interpretation, goal writing, NICU practice, and vision impairment
• Clinical reasoning focus with applied theory, frames of reference, and real-world case studies
• Developmental milestone tables for quick reference throughout the text
• Case-based video clips and online learning resources available via the companion website
• Clear learning objectives in each chapter to guide study and exam preparation
• Six-section organization aligned with the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework (OTPF)
• Extensive visual support, including high-quality photos, illustrations, and diagrams
• User-friendly glossary for quick access to key terminology