Chapter 1. Introduction to the profession of occupational therapy -- Chapter 2. Practice in mental health and psychosocial occupational therapy -- Chapter 3. Practice in the physical disability arena -- Chapter 4. Practice in pediatrics and work with individuals under age 18 years -- Chapter 5. Theoretical foundation, frames of reference, and practice models for the occupational therapy profession -- Chapter 6. Legislation and its effect on current occupational therapy practice: the past 60 years -- Chapter 7. Trendsetters and significant people in the profession -- Chapter 8. Technology and occupational therapy -- Chapter 9. Future initiatives: programming for the 21st century
Summary
Fundamentals of Occupational Therapy: An Introduction to the Profession is a comprehensive, introductory text that provides first year students with foundational knowledge of occupational therapy as a profession and the construct of occupation. Due to the broadness of the profession this text identifies basic concepts and areas to novice students and helps inform them of the topics and components they will come across later in their studies