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Willard and Spackman's Occupational Therapy 13e Hardcover – 5 October 2018

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Celebrating the 100 years of the profession of occupational therapy, this Centennial Edition of Willard & Spackman's Occupational Therapy continues to live up to its well-earned reputation as the foundational book that welcomes students into their newly chosen profession. Now fully updated to reflect current practice, the 13th Edition remains the must-have resource that students that will use throughout their entire OT program, from class to fieldwork and throughout their careers. One of the top texts informing the NBCOT certification exam, it is a must have for new practitioners. Packed with first-person narratives that offer a unique perspective on the lives of those living with disease, this edition offers much that is new as it continues to help students and clinicians develop the knowledge and skills they need to apply a client-centered, evidence-based and culturally relevant approach across the full spectrum of practice settings. -Buy it as an eBook! Fast, smart, and convenient, today's eBooks can transform learning. These interactive, fully searchable tools offer 24/7 access on multiple devices, the ability to highlight and share notes, and much more -NEW Each Unit is now reflective of the nomenclature for the new domains and processes covered in AOTA's Occupational Therapy Practice Framework, 3rd Edition. -NEW Centennial Notes sections showcase perspectives from the history of OT, providing inspiring context to students entering the profession. -NEW: A stronger global focus, which reflects more the professional as a global entity, prepares students to work effectively in today's global environment -NEW:Coverage of the latest considerations in the field prepares students to work with the full range of clients, including veterans suffering from PTSD, the homeless, and individuals who identify as LGBTQI. -COMPREHENSIVE: The 13th Edition is the only text in the field to cover the full breadth and scope of occupational therapy, summarizing important and complex material in a completely accessible way. -INTEGRATED: Integrated coverage of evaluation and intervention processes gives students a holistic overview of the field. -PRACTICE-ORIENTED: Case Studies serve as models for problem-solving in dealing with clients, practice issues, and managing OT services and staff. -INVITING: A striking full-color design filled with photos and illustrations welcomes today's students into this classic text. -STUDENT-FRIENDLY: In-text learning aids, including Chapter Outlines. Learning Objectives, and Practice Dilemmas, help students master the material and prepare them for the current realities of OT practice. Enrich Your eBook Reading Experience with Enhanced Video, Audio and Interactive Capabilities. -Read directly on your preferred device(s), such as computer -Easily convert to audiobook, powering your content with natural language text-to-speech -Adapt for unique reading needs, supporting learning disabilities, visual/auditory impairments, second-language or literacy challenges, and more

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Lippincott Williams & Wilkins USA; 13th edition (5 October 2018)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 1264 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 197510658X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1975106584
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 21.7 x 5.3 x 28.2 cm

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Glen Gillen, EdD, OTR, FAOTA is currently a full Professor at Columbia University's College of Physicians and Surgeons within the Programs of Occupational Therapy. He has authored over 120 publications including textbooks, chapters, and peer-reviewed research. Glen is best known in the neurorehabilitation community for his contribution to the literature, the textbook Stroke Rehabilitation: A Function-Based Approach now in its fifth edition and published by Elsevier Science/Mosby. His next book, Cognitive and Perceptual Rehabilitation: Optimizing Function has been published by Elsevier as well. He has served as co or lead editor on the last three editions of Willard and Spackman’s Occupational Therapy. Glen's experience spans the continuum of care from acute to long term care. A past recipient of AOTF's Award for Clinical Excellence in Rehabilitation and AOTA's Recognition of Achievement Award. Glen was awarded the Slagle lectureship in 2013. Glen lectures extensively on the local, state, national, and university level regarding multiple topics related to neurorehabilitation. He serves on several editorial boards for journals related to physical medicine and rehabilitation.