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AOTA Press is the scholarly publishing arm of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). Our textbooks, assessments, and books support students and clinicians in getting established and growing in the field of occupational therapy. Members can save up to 50% on AOTA Press publications. Check out all our titles or view our latest catalog.
Featured titles
The Texture of Life, 5th edition
Engaging clients in occupation and activities to promote health and well-being is a fundamental principle of occupational therapy. The fifth edition of The Texture of Life clearly defines the importance of occupation through the lens of the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework and describes the relationship between occupations and their related activities. An ideal foundational textbook for occupational therapy students and practitioners,
Infant and Child Feeding and Swallowing, 2nd edition
This updated edition of Infant and Child Feeding and Swallowing provides evidence-based information on how feeding issues develop and present, clinical assessment, intervention, and nutrition. New to this edition are chapters on pediatric nutrition, preterm infant feeding and nutrition, and feeding challenges for infants and children with structural defects and autism. Drawing on decades of clinical experience and current evidence, this text provides practical strategies to assess and address complex feeding and swallowing problems in infants and children.
Quality of Life
Advances in modern medicine have altered how patients experience chronic illness and end-of-life care, and the quality of life of both patients and their loved ones has frequently been questioned. Palliative care programs are specifically designed to help patients cope more effectively with serious conditions while prioritizing quality of life. This text describes occupational therapy’s distinct purpose in chronic condition management, palliative care, and hospice, and provides a guide for thoughtful, patient-centered service delivery.
Sexuality and Intimacy
This textbook presents a comprehensive and holistic occupational therapy approach to sexuality that challenges readers to consider co-existing perspectives and practices related to sexual occupations and equips them to effectively address this important area.
Evaluation and assessment
Hinojosa and Kramer's Evaluation in Occupational Therapy: Obtaining and Interpreting Data, 5th Ed.
Aligned with the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework, this updated text describes how to accurately evaluate the factors affecting occupational performance and explains the essential and practical aspects of evaluation.
Screening Adult Neurologic Populations, 3rd Ed.
This update of the classic text is a functional, easy-to-understand instruction manual describing the most common screening methods for clients with neurological disorders. This new edition includes dozens of videos demonstrating and explaining how to do various screens.
Parent/Caregiver Support of Children's Playfulness (PC-SCP)
Play, children’s main occupation, is essential to growth and development. Through play, children develop social, emotional, physical, and cognitive skills that contribute to physical and mental health as well as school readiness. Adult caregivers are important for promoting children’s play, which also supports both child and parental well-being.
Kohlman Evaluation of Living Skills, 4th Ed.
This new edition of the classic assessment determines a patient's or client's ability to function in basic living skills. Easily administered and appropriate for use with many populations and in many settings, this versatile assessment assists in identifying areas in which a person can perform and where he or she needs assistance.
Clinical must-haves
Occupational Therapy in Acute Care, 2nd Edition
Designed for practitioners working in a hospital setting, chapters focus on bodily systems, common conditions, diseases, procedures, and typical medical management, and how they relate to occupational therapy practice.
Occupational Therapy Manager, 5th Edition
This text provides the how-to aspects of creating evidence-based practices; effectively leading and motivating staff; ensuring ethical service delivery; and important day-to-day items such as budgeting, documentation, and reimbursement.
Culture and Occupation, 3rd Edition
Both theoretical and practical, this text explores the sociopolitical structures that reinforce health disparities and provides guidance for client interactions. The Model for Cultural Effectiveness, introduced in this edition, helps readers develop self-awareness, understand power, attain cultural knowledge, improve cross-cultural skills, and create a plan for effectiveness and reflection.
Task Analysis, 3rd Edition
Both theoretical and practical, this text explores the sociopolitical structures that reinforce health disparities and provides guidance for client interactions. The Model for Cultural Effectiveness, introduced in this edition, helps readers develop self-awareness, understand power, attain cultural knowledge, improve cross-cultural skills, and create a plan for effectiveness and reflection.
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