Theory in School Based Occupational Therapy Practice

<p><i>Theory in School-Based Occupational Therapy Practice: A Practical Application</i> addresses a critical need in the school-based occupational therapy practice community for a model of integrating theory-based decision making in school practice.</p><p>Drs. Laverdure and Seruya provide pragmatic information to support the translation and application of theory in occupational therapy practice in school-based settings. The text provides an important blueprint for the advancement of occupational therapy practice in the context of educational reform and accountability.</p><p>What’s included in <i>Theory in School-Based Occupational Therapy Practice:</i></p><p>• Evidence-based theoretical conceptual models, theories, and frames of reference used by occupational therapy practitioners in school practice</p><p>• Case examples to prepare occupational therapy students for practice in school settings</p><p>• Chapters written by theory and practice scholars and case exemplars illustrating the application of the content</p><p>Perfect for future and current practitioners in school systems looking to improve student learning and postsecondary outcomes, <i>Theory in School-Based Occupational Therapy Practice: A Practical Application </i>fills a gap that will improve the state of occupational therapy practice in educational settings across the country.</p>