Download or read book Ryan's Occupational Therapy Assistant written by Karen Sladyk and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 536 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The classic foundation work developed by Sally Ryan, COTA, ROH, has been completely revised and updated to reflect current healthcare trends. The reformulation of Ryan's Occupational Therapy Assistant: Principles, Practice Issues and Techniques, Third Edition includes occupation-based case studies that highlight the didactic material presented in each chapter, along with an updated style of information. Four sections make up the new integrated text. The first section looks at important foundation concepts such as history, uniform technology, and the occupational therapy process. The second section introduces readers to people who are experiencing the challenges of disabilities. The chapters provide general information about the disabilities, as well as essential vocabulary and key concepts. The third section provides information on the "doing" of occupational therapy. Foundation treatment techniques are introduced so readers can master basic skills and continue to research current practice. Lastly, the fourth section focuses on the management aspects of an OTA's professional life. How-to information, as well as professional development, is the focus of this section.