• Section I. Understanding Early Childhood and Occupational Therapy’s RoleChapter 1. History of Occupational Therapy Services in Early ChildhoodChapter 2. Influences From Early Childhood Professional Organizations and Technical Assistance CentersChapter 3. Best Practices in Personnel Preparation for Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy AssistantsChapter 4. Best Practices for Occupational Therapy Assistants in Early ChildhoodChapter 5. Best Practices for Occupational Therapy Practitioners in Leadership RolesChapter 6. Best Practices in Data-Based Decision MakingChapter 7. Best Practices for Assistive TechnologyChapter 8. Best Practices in Supporting Family PartnershipsChapter 9. Best Practices in Collaborating With Community, School, and Health Care PartnersChapter 10. Best Practices in Early Childhood TransitionsSection II. Early DevelopmentChapter 11. Brain Development in the Early YearsChapter 12. Early Childhood Mental HealthChapter 13. Understanding Early Literacy DevelopmentSection III. Considerations for Early Intervention: IDEA Part CChapter 14. Understanding Part C: Early Intervention Law and the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) ProcessChapter 15. Best Practices in Early Intervention Screening and EvaluationChapter 16. Best Practices in Intervention Under Part CChapter 17. Best Practices in Documenting Early Intervention Services and OutcomesSection IV. Considerations for Preschool: IDEA Part BChapter 18. Understanding Preschool Laws and the Individualized Education Program ProcessChapter 19. Best Practices in Preschool Screening and EvaluationChapter 20. Best Practices in Intervention in PreschoolChapter 21. Best Practices in Documentation of Preschool Services and OutcomesSection V. Considerations for Medical and Health Care SettingsChapter 22. Understanding Health Care Requirements, Process, and BillingChapter 23. Best Practices in Evaluation in Health Care SettingsChapter 24. Best Practices in Health Care Interventions for Developmental ConditionsChapter 25. Best Practices in Health Care Intervention for Acquired ConditionsChapter 26. Best Practices in Documentation of Health Care Services and OutcomesSection VI. Evidence-Guided Practice: Addressing Evaluation and InterventionChapter 27. Best Practices in Supporting Activities of Daily Living (Adaptive Skills)Chapter 28. Best Practices in Supporting Mealtimes and Nutritional Needs (Adaptive Skills)Chapter 29. Best Practices in Supporting Learning and Literacy Skills (Cognitive Skills)Chapter 30. Best Practices in Supporting Development of Fine and Visual–Motor Coordination (Physical Skills)Chapter 31. Best Practices in Supporting Large Motor Coordination (Physical Skills)Chapter 32. Best Practices in Supporting Social Participation (Communication)Chapter 33. Best Practices in Supporting Social, Emotional, and Self-Regulation Skills (Social–Emotional Skills)Chapter 34. Best Practices in Supporting Play and Leisure ActivitiesChapter 35. Best Practices in Supporting Children Who Are Deaf and Hard of HearingChapter 36. Best Practices in Supporting Children With Visual ImpairmentsChapter 37. Best Practices in Supporting Children With Health NeedsChapter 38. Best Practices in Supporting Children With ASD and ADHDChapter 39. Best Practices Supporting Families of Children With Prenatal Substance Exposure and Postnatal TraumaAppendix A. Guidelines for Occupational Therapy Services in Early Intervention and SchoolsAppendix B. Evidence-Based Practice and Occupational TherapyAppendix C. AOTA Occupational Profile TemplateAppendix D. Occupational Therapy Intervention PlanAppendix E. AOTA Resources for Practitioners and FamiliesAppendix F. Examples of Assessments for Early Childhood (Birth–5 Years)Appendix G. Sample Early Intervention Team ReportAppendix H. Sample Initial Preschool Team Evaluation ReportAppendix I. Sample Occupational Therapy Evaluation in Health Care Appendix J. Occupational Therapy Telehealth Practices in Early Childhood

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