Provide consultation to educators and work with classroom teachers to develop intervention plans for your preschool and school-age students with special needs. Assist students in achieving academic success and enhance their non-academic performance in the gym, lunchroom, and on the playground. Effective strategies and case studies will help you implement a consultative model.

The Consulting Therapist: A Guide for OTs and PTs in Schools

Hanft, Barbara E.

Academic Press

The Consulting Therapist will prove a valuable reference to therapists working in educational settings. Occupational and physical therapists will appreciate the comprehensive review by authors Barbara E. Hanft, M.A., OTR/ L, FAOTA and Patricia A. Place, Ph.D. of the literature on school-based therapy. Current practice in pediatric therapy in any setting requires that the clinician consider how to collaborate with professional colleagues and family members to expand the impact of direct therapeutic intervention. Ms. Hanft and Dr. Place have made it easy to learn about consultation specific to OTs and PTs in educational settings, filling a major void in the literature. The authors' years of experience are evidenced by their insight into what is necessary to become a successful member of the educational team. They understand that the clinician must appreciate the philosophy, roles, and responsibilities of the classroom teacher and the unique needs of the child with a disability in the school setting. They carefully guide the reader through the requirements necessary to provide educationally relevant consultative services. The effective strategies and case studies in this 154-page manual will assist therapists with implementing a consultative model in the school setting. Clinicians will have step-by-step information to help them: 
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apply their therapeutic knowledge and skills to improve children's school performance 
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identify the six essential decisions for using an effective consultation model 
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analyze the interpersonal skills needed for each of four stages of the consultation process 
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collaborate with colleagues and families 
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resolve conflicts among team members Helpful and time saving reproducible forms are provided for observing student performance, developing a school consultation plan, observing the environment, and assessing one's consulting skills.

The Consulting Therapist: A Guide for Ots and Pts in Schools

Medical Books

Place, Patricia A.

Therapy Skill Builders

Allied Health Professions

In this practical guide, early intervention professionals will find a groundbreaking model for supporting those who support families with young children in natural settings - coaching. Beginning with a thorough introduction to the concept of coaching, the book shows professionals how to help colleagues acquire new knowledge and skills support families and other caregivers as they take an active role in promoting a child's development and participation in home and community activities Using the five steps of coaching - initiation, observation, action, reflection, and evaluation - readers will learn to support colleagues or caregivers so they can successfully handle situations in a wide variety of settings, from homes and communities to preschools and child care programs. Readers will learn about essential qualities such as objectivity and adaptability; cultivate communication skills such as observing, listening, and planning; consider key issues such as ensuring administrative support; and reinforce what they learn with engaging anecdotes, reflection questions, points to remember, and practical forms. An ideal book for professors, administrators, and practitioners in early childhood programs, this invaluable guide will help create coaches who improve the communication between professionals and families - and improve outcomes for the children in their care.

Coaching Families and Colleagues in Early Childhood

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Rush, Dathan D.

Shelden, M'Lisa L.

Psychology & Counseling

Brookes Pub

Occupational therapy practice guidelines for young children with delayed development (Practice guidelines series)

American Occupational Therapy Association

Occupational therapy practice guidelines for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorders (Practice guidelines series)

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