Human Development and Performance Throughout the Lifespan

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ISBN: 9780766842601 | 0766842606
Cover: Hardcover
Copyright: 8/27/2004

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This exciting book provides entry-level users in rehabilitation disciplines such as occupational therapy and physical therapy with an overview of normative life tasks and roles across the lifespan. In addition, it considers the impact of disease and disability on these normative roles. Written by an occupational therapist and a physical therapist, this comprehensive book has many chapters by leading experts in human development, giving users cutting-edge information and a wide range of perspectives. It integrates information from the World Health Organization's International Classification of Function and Disability (ICF) with a developmental life-task perspective, giving those new to the disciplines as well as individuals who have been in professional practice an essential, contemporary frame of reference. With an attractive two-color interior design and rich visuals, this engaging new book integrates information from a number of core disciplines to permit easy understanding of the newer concepts of function and disability.

Preface	p. xi
Contributing Authors	p. xv
Contributors: Case Studies and "Speaking of ..."	p. xvii
Human Performance
Human Performance, Function, and Disablement
Introduction	p. 4
International Classification of Functioning and Disability (ICF)	p. 4
Domains of Human Performance	p. 5
Human Development	p. 6
Domains of Human Function	p. 8
Models of Function and Disability	p. 9
Clinical Frames of Reference	p. 12
Summary	p. 13
Theoretical Framework for Human Performance
Introduction	p. 16
Classification of Theory	p. 16
Affective Domain	p. 17
Cognitive Domain	p. 22
Psychomotor Domain	p. 28
Continuous Multi-Domain: Behaviorism	p. 31
Summary	p. 34
Mental Functions and Learning across the Lifespan
Introduction	p. 38
Specific Mental Functions	p. 39
Global Mental Functions	p. 43
Learning	p. 47
Motor Learning	p. 49
Social Learning	p. 50
Summary	p. 51
Culture and Development
Introduction	p. 56
Definition of Terms	p. 56
Cultural Influence on Development	p. 61
Contrasting Cultural Characteristics	p. 62
Poverty and Development	p. 66
Summary	p. 68
Lifespan Communication
Introduction	p. 72
Communication	p. 72
Speech	p. 72
Voice	p. 73
Language	p. 73
Theories of Language Development	p. 75
Prelinguistic Development	p. 77
Language Development	p. 79
Communication Disorders	p. 81
Language Impairment	p. 82
Summary	p. 84
Lifestage Characteristics
Prenatal Development
Introduction	p. 92
Overview	p. 92
Prenatal Classification Systems	p. 93
Embryonic Development	p. 100
Fetal Development	p. 106
Summary	p. 110
The Newborn
Introduction	p. 115
The Term Infant	p. 115
Environmental and Family Issues	p. 129
Gender and Cultural Issues	p. 130
The At-Risk Infant	p. 130
The Preterm Infant	p. 132
Summary	p. 135
Infancy
Introduction	p. 140
Physiologic Change and Growth over the 1st Year	p. 140
The 1st Year of Life: An Overview	p. 141
Early Infancy: Birth to 3 Months--An Overview	p. 143
Middle Infancy: 4-6 Months--An Overview	p. 147
Late Infancy: 7-9 Months--An Overview	p. 152
Infancy Transition: 10-12 Months--An Overview	p. 155
Importance of Developmental Sequence	p. 159
Summary	p. 160
Family and Disability Issues through Infancy
Introduction	p. 165
Family Systems	p. 165
Family Life Cycle Theory	p. 169
Parent/Caregiver-and-Child Relationships	p. 170
Families at Risk	p. 172
Families and the "Less Than Perfect" Newborn	p. 173
Summary	p. 174
Development in the Preschool Years
Introduction	p. 177
Body Structures and Functions: Motor Characteristics	p. 178
Sensory Characteristics	p. 183
Development of Self-Care Skills	p. 186
School-Readiness Skills	p. 187
Asynchronous Development	p. 193
Summary	p. 194
Middle Childhood and School
Introduction	p. 199
Body Functions and Structures	p. 199
Sensory Characteristics	p. 201
Activities and Participation	p. 203
School Function	p. 205
Play and Playfulness	p. 209
Summary	p. 212
Adolescent Development
Defining the Period of "Adolescence"	p. 216
Developmental Challenges	p. 217
Adolescent Physical Development	p. 217
Adolescent Cognitive Development	p. 222
Adolescent Psychological and Social Domains of Development	p. 223
Contexts for Adolescent Development	p. 226
Major Areas of Occupation	p. 227
Play and Leisure	p. 231
Vocational and Career Development	p. 232
Paid Work by Younger Adolescents	p. 233
Paid Work by Older Adolescents	p. 233
Volunteer Work	p. 234
Social Participation by Younger Adolescents	p. 234
Summary	p. 239
Family and Disablement Issues Throughout Childhood
Developmental Differences and the Family	p. 247
Family Responses to Diagnosis of Developmental Disability	p. 248
Common Developmental Disabilities	p. 249
Theory of Transformed Parenting	p. 251
Family Health and Well-Being	p. 252
Parent-to-Parent Support	p. 255
Health-Care Providers	p. 256
Early Intervention	p. 257
Special Education	p. 257
Social Participation	p. 258
Summary	p. 259
Transitions to Adult Life
Introduction	p. 264
The Challenge of Defining the Transition to Adulthood	p. 264
Physical Development and Health	p. 265
Self-Care in the Transition Years	p. 268
Cultural Differences versus Individual Differences	p. 268
Theoretical Perspectives on Transition to Adulthood	p. 269
Cognitive Development and Role of Executive Cognitive Functions	p. 270
The Leaving-Home Transition	p. 271
Issues of Intimacy During Transition to Adulthood	p. 275
Summary	p. 279
Adulthood
Introduction	p. 285
Physiologic Changes in Adulthood	p. 285
Middle Adulthood	p. 288
Occupational Performance in Adulthood	p. 292
Work and Productivity	p. 292
Play and Leisure	p. 293
Self-Care	p. 294
Environmental Contexts	p. 298
Summary	p. 300
Aging
Introduction	p. 307
Successful Aging	p. 309
Physiologic Characteristics of Aging	p. 309
Cognitive Characteristics of Aging	p. 317
Psychosocial Changes Associated with Aging	p. 320
Family Life and Social Support Networks	p. 320
Areas of Occupation	p. 322
Summary	p. 324
Family and Disablement in Adulthood
The Experience of Illness and Disease in Adulthood	p. 333
The Disablement Process in Adulthood	p. 334
Living with a Disabled Family Member	p. 336
Family Caregivers	p. 338
Areas of Occupation	p. 339
The World of Work: Issues for Persons with Disabilities	p. 340
Self-Advocacy: An Empowerment Tool	p. 342
Summary	p. 342
Special Topics in Human Performance
Environmental Contexts
Introduction	p. 349
Physical Environment	p. 349
Natural Environment and Human-Made Changes to Environment	p. 352
Support and Relationships	p. 354
Attitudes	p. 355
Services, Systems, and Policies	p. 356
Summary	p. 358
Wellness and Health Promotion
Introduction	p. 361
ICF Model for Health and Wellness	p. 361
Healthy People 2010	p. 361
Physical Activity	p. 362
Overweight and Obesity	p. 364
Smoking and Tobacco Product Use	p. 365
Substance Abuse	p. 366
Responsible Sexual Behavior	p. 367
Mental Health and Emotional Issues	p. 367
Injury and Violence	p. 368
Immunization	p. 370
Environmental Quality	p. 371
Health-Care Access Issues	p. 371
Summary	p. 372
Public Policy and Health Care
Introduction	p. 378
The Making of Public Policy	p. 378
Public Policy and Disability	p. 379
Medicare	p. 379
Medicaid	p. 381
Rehabilitation Act	p. 382
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)	p. 382
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)	p. 384
Summary	p. 387
Assessment of Human Performance across the Lifespan
Introduction	p. 391
Purpose of Collecting Information	p. 392
Definitions	p. 392
Planning Information-Gathering Strategies	p. 393
Measurement Instruments	p. 396
Neuromotor Status	p. 397
Age-Related Motor Performance	p. 398
Age-Related Sensory Processing	p. 399
Functional Skills	p. 400
Play and Leisure	p. 401
Individualized Program Planning	p. 402
Summary	p. 403
Glossary	p. 410
Index	p. 435
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