Occupational Therapy Resources for Early Intervention Practitioners

Books

Working with Children and Adolescents: A Guide for the Occupational Therapy Assistant
Janet V. DeLany & Margaret J. Pendzick
Pearson/Prentice Hall, 2009
Call Number: WS 368 .D337w 2009
Online Catalog:http://illinoisearlyintervention.worldcat.org/oclc/166454293
Using vignettes, case studies, and other strategies, this book provides comprehensive information on evidence-based practice in occupational therapy with children.

Play in Occupational Therapy for Children
L. Diane Parham & Linda S. Fazio (Eds.)
Mosby Elsevier, 2008
Call Number: WS 350.2 .P229 2008
Online Catalog:http://illinoisearlyintervention.worldcat.org/oclc/154760632
This book discusses the importance of play in pediatric occupational therapy and highlights play theories and assessments reached from research.

Occupational Therapy Models for Intervention with Children and Families
Sandra Barker Dunbar (Ed.)
Slack, 2007
Call Number: WS 368 .O15d 2007
Online Catalog:http://illinoisearlyintervention.worldcat.org/oclc/80019905
This volume explores the latest theories in pediatric occupational therapy while illustrating the broader contexts of environment and family so that practitioners can meet diverse occupational needs in a range of settings.

Foundations of Pediatric Practice for the Occupational Therapy Assistant
Amy Wagenfeld & Jennifer Kaldenberg (Eds.)
Slack, 2005
Call Number: WS 368 .F771w 2005
Online Catalog:http://illinoisearlyintervention.worldcat.org/oclc/57250980
This book addresses specific pediatric skill sets and employs an interdisciplinary perspective. Each chapter incorporates case studies and discussion questions.

Positioning for Play: Interactive Activities to Enhance Movement and Sensory Exploration
Rachel B. Diamant & Allison Whiteside
Pro-ed, 2010
Call Number: WS 350.4 .D537 2010
Online Catalog:http://illinoisearlyintervention.worldcat.org/oclc/437298974
This book for parents and early interventionists contains a collection of reproducible sheets detailing developmentally appropriate activities that enhance the movement, motor skills, and sensory abilities of young children experiencing a developmental delay.

Understanding Motor Skills in Children with Dyspraxia, ADHD, Autism, and Other Learning Disabilities: A Guide to Improving Coordination
Lisa A. Kurtz
Jessica Kingsley, 2008
Call Number: WS 340 .K96 2008
Online Catalog:http://illinoisearlyintervention.worldcat.org/oclc/156863712
This manual offers practical strategies and advice for serving children with coordination difficulties.

Fine Motor Skills in Children with Down Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals
Maryanne Bruni
Woodbine House, 2006
Call Number: WS 107 .B896f 2006
Online Catalog:http://illinoisearlyintervention.worldcat.org/oclc/62342803
The expanded edition of this book presents an overview of fine motor development and how the characteristics of Down syndrome can impact the acquisition and progression of these skills.

Videos

Applying Sensory Integration Principles Where Children Live, Learn, and Play
30-minute DVD
Pediatric Therapy Network, 2003
Call Number: WE 104 .A652dvd 2003
Online Catalog:http://illinoisearlyintervention.worldcat.org/oclc/61256075
This video examines the application of sensory integration principles in a range of natural environments such as the home and community for children with and without special needs.

Learn to Move, Move to Learn: Dinosaurs
19-minute DVD
Autism Asperger Publishing Company, 2005
Call Number: WS 340 .L438 2005
Online Catalog:http://illinoisearlyintervention.worldcat.org/oclc/63680796
This video demonstrates seven sensorimotor activities and how they can be combined into fun games for children.

Getting Kids in Sync with SAFE Activities
27-minute DVD
Sensory Resources, 2006
Call Number: WS 340 .K89gd 2006
Online Catalog:http://illinoisearlyintervention.worldcat.org/oclc/84738901
This video demonstrates activities that help young children develop sensory skills.

Embracing Play: Teaching Your Child with Autism
47-minute DVD
Woodbine House, 2006
Call Number: WM 203.5 E53 2000
Online Catalog:http://illinoisearlyintervention.worldcat.org/oclc/63211861
This video examines object-oriented play as a method of engaging young children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Web Resources

American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
Web site: http://www.aota.org
One of the largest professional organizations for occupational therapists, the AOTA represents the interests and concerns of occupational therapists and seeks to improve the quality of occupational therapy services. The AOTA Web site contains numerous publications, briefs, research summaries, published guidelines, and more.

Role of Occupational Therapy with Infants, Toddlers, and Families in Early Intervention
Web site: http://www.aota.org/Practitioners/PracticeAreas/Pediatrics/Browse/EI/Role-of-OT.pdf
This PowerPoint presentation from the American Occupational Therapy Association outlines how occupational therapy fits into early intervention.

American Occupational Therapy Foundation (AOTF)
Web site: http://www.aotf.org
The AOTF is a charitable, scientific, and educational organization existing for the advancement of occupational therapy through research, education, publications, and leadership development. The AOTF Web site contains information on scholarship and grant opportunities, research initiatives, publications, and more.

Illinois Occupational Therapy Association (ILOTA)
Web site: http://www.ilota.org
The ILOTA is the official representative of the occupational therapy profession in the state of Illinois. The ILOTA Web site contains Web resources, employment opportunities, continuing education opportunities, and more.

National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
Web site: http://www.nbcot.org
A nonprofit credentialing agency, the NBCOT provides certification for occupational therapists through developing, administering, and reviewing certification processes that reflect current standards of practice.

World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT)
Web site: http://www.wfot.org
The WFOT is an international professional organization. The WFOT Web site contains information on evidence-based practice, occupational therapy news, and information on occupational therapy in individual countries.

Articles

Occupational Therapy Services in Early Intervention and School-based Programs. Gloria Frolek Clark, Jean Polichino, Leslie Jackson, & Sara Jane Brayman. (2004). American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 58(6), 681-685.
This article provides a thorough overview of the role of occupational therapy in services to young children at risk for or experiencing a developmental delay.

Descriptive Study of Occupational Therapists' Participation in Early Childhood Transitions. Christine Teeters Myers. (2008). American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 62(2), 212-220.
This study describes the role of occupational therapists during the transition of young children with special needs from early intervention to preschool. It also analyzes the transition from preschool to kindergarten.

Occupational Therapy and Early Intervention: A Family-Centred Approach. Margaret A. Edwards, Paula Millard, Lee Ann Praskac, & Patricia A. Wisniewski. (2003). Occupational Therapy International, 10(4), 239-252.
The purpose of this study was to identify factors that encourage or discourage family-centered practice during occupational therapy.