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Occupational therapy practitioners, students, and educators will find thoughtful case studies that reflect the diversity of clients encountered in practice and incorporate principles of equity, justice, inclusion, and belonging through a model of cultural awareness, humility, and empathy. 

Guided questions challenge students to develop analytical, pragmatic, inferential, and clinical reasoning skills, equipping them for entry-level practice. New and seasoned practitioners can hone their clinicalreasoning skills as they gain expertise in their current practice setting or prepare to transition to a new one. 

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. 

The Texture of Life gives an in-depth exploration of occupation in the context of theoretical perspectives; history; activity analysis and synthesis; professional reasoning; self-care, leisure, work, and careof others; independence; and spirituality.

This new edition emphasizes culture and society, the increased importance of work with groups and communities, and changes in practice since the COVID-19 pandemic. A new chapter on occupational therapy history connects contemporary, occupation-based practice to the profession’s historical roots. Exercises and case examples challenge students and experienced practitioners alike to think critically about occupation and transfer new knowledge into actual practices. 

Welcome to the "AI-Powered Occupational Therapist Certification Preparation Workbook," a carefully crafted resource enriched by Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology. This fusion of human knowledge and AI capabilities aims to serve as an effective and beneficial tool. This comprehensive workbook provides resources to create an efficient study plan, features over 1,400 thoughtfully curated multiple-choice items and scenario-based questions, and includes a planner to finalize preparations for the examination. Its 53 chapters and self-assessment component allow users to identify specific areas of strength and those that require greater attention.

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This innovative, hands-on guide explores the essential role of diversity and inclusion in occupational therapy education and practice. The book centres on the contrasting experiences and challenges faced by two occupational therapy students, Allie and Gemma, highlighting the systemic inequalities often faced by marginalised groups in healthcare education. Through their journeys, readers are able to learn about and integrate key concepts such as cultural humility, implicit bias, and allyship within wider occupational therapy education.

Through detailed case studies, reflective exercises, and theoretical frameworks, students, educators, and practitioners are equipped with the tools needed to apply the empathy and critical consciousness that is fundamental to ethical and effective healthcare practice.

The guide is also supplemented with reflective activities, which includes role-playing scenarios, debate exercises, and action-oriented tasks, transforming theoretical concepts into practical tools for professional growth.

• Published: Jan 21 2026
• Pages: 176
• ISBN: 9781805019756

Learn how to provide effective occupational therapy for children and youth! Solomon and O’Brien’s Pediatric Skills for Occupational Therapy Assistants, Sixth Edition, covers the entire scope of pediatric OT practice, from typical childhood development to pediatric conditions and treatment planning. Case studies and helpful tips reinforce your understanding and make it easier to apply OT principles to the clinical setting. New chapters address key topics in administration and emerging practice areas. Evidence-based briefs reinforce clinical insights, and theoretical frameworks are threaded throughout each section to illustrate clinical application. This 6th edition ensures that you are well-equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in contemporary pediatric practice.

ISBN: 9780443127960

Copyright: 2026

Page Count: 696

Imprint: Elsevier

List Price: $99.99

Typing is an essential skill for present social and educational relevance. The pilot program, ABC Typing Program [ABCTP], was developed and analyzed to determine if a modified typing tutorial program could be effective in teaching students with severe intellectual disabilities typing by eliminating the complex skills required for traditional typing. The effectiveness of ABCTP for increasing typing speed and accuracy was measured using a pretest-posttest design with eight high school students. A student questionnaire was used to determine participants’ satisfaction. The paired t-test analysis results indicated a significant improvement in typing speed. There was no significant improvement in typing accuracy. All participants responded with 100% satisfaction with the program. The findings suggest that ABCTP is effective to teach people with ID typing, an increasingly necessary skill for everyday life.

Empathy is a building block in health care professions and it has been studied for decades in social and medical sciences given its significant role in health care outcomes and client satisfaction. In a climate where societies are congested with ideological conflicts, sociopolitical issues, racism, microaggressions, and bias, we must reflect on how we are preparing our students and future occupational therapists to be empathetic communicators and clinicians. We must also capture the evolution of empathy in new generations of occupational therapy students in the era of sociopolitical change, telehealth practices, and remote learning. Empathy decline is a documented trend in health care, especially in stigmatized groups, marginalized communities, refugees, non-English speaking patients, and stigmatized patient populations. With the revived urge to embrace anti-racist education, diversity, equity, and inclusion across health care professions, it is time to reflect on empathy in occupational therapy. In this paper, we discuss the construct of empathy and its role in building rapport in therapeutic relationships. We reflect on how we address empathy in occupational therapy education, practice, and research. We briefly discuss the growing trend of empathy decline in health care and its relationship to occupational therapy education and practice. We end by offering a few practical suggestions to bolster the construct of empathy in occupational therapy areas of education, clinical practice, and research.

Cultural articles of faith and spirituality are intricate parts of an individual’s occupational identity and can serve as a meaningful and vital aspect of client-centered and culturally sensitive occupational therapy practice. These articles of faith or spirituality can be viewed from a diversity, equity, and inclusivity model of practice as a component of assessment, therapeutic education, and interventions. OT practitioners should strive to incorporate these items and artifacts with permission and through therapeutic education as meaningful client factors, such as values, beliefs, perceptions, and attitudes toward spirituality as well as prioritize clients’ occupations of religious and spiritual expression as a part of daily practice.