A renowned and cornerstone text for the occupational therapy assistant formore than 30 yearsis now available in an updatedFifth Edition. Continuing with a student-friendly format, the classicRyan's Occupational Therapy Assistant: Principles, Practice Issues, and Techniquescontinues to keep pace with the latest developments in occupational therapy, including the integration of key concepts from key documents for the occupational therapy profession, such as:AOTA'sOccupational Therapy Practice Framework, Third EditionACOTE StandardsCode of Ethics and Ethics StandardsGuidelines for Supervision, Roles, and Responsibilities During the Delivery of Occupational Therapy ServicesDiagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5)Building on the legacy work of Sally E. Ryan, Dr. Karen Sladyk presents more than 45 chapters in theFifth EditionofRyan's Occupational Therapy Assistant. Using actual client examples, occupational therapy assistant (OTA) students are guided throughout the process of learning various principles and disabilities to applying that knowledge in a clinical setting. What is new inside theFifth Edition:Two new chapters included in the Occupations and Disabilities section on Downs syndrome and diabetes and bipolar disorderUpdates of each chapter throughoutNew evidence-based practice and supportive research throughoutNew color interior design throughoutUpdated references throughoutInstructors in educational settings can visitwww. efacultylounge. comfor additional materials to be used for teaching in the classroom. Ryan's Occupational Therapy Assistant, Fifth Editionincludes a variety of treatment techniques that help students understand how to choose and when to implement certain procedures. Group intervention, assistive technology and adaptive equipment, basic splinting, wellness and health promotion, and work injury activities are examples of the techniques presented. ThisFifth Editionalso includes specific chapters about evidence-based practice and understanding research. Chapters on supervision, functional ethics, and professional development are examples geared toward educating OTA students on how to manage different aspects of their early career. A core text for students aspiring to become successful OTAs formore than 30 years, Ryan's Occupational Therapy Assistant: Principles, Practice Issues, and Techniques, Fifth Editionis the leading textbook to have throughout one's education and early career. | Ryan's Occupational Therapy Assistant by Karen Sladyk, Hardcover | Indigo Chapters