Theory in School-Based Occupational Therapy Practice: A Practical Application addresses a critical need in the school-based occupational therapy practice community for a model of integrating theory-based decision making in school practice.

Drs. Laverdure and Seruya provide pragmatic information to support the translation and application of theory in occupational therapy practice in school-based settings. The text provides an important blueprint for the advancement of occupational therapy practice in the context of educational reform and accountability.

What's included in Theory in School-Based Occupational Therapy Practice:

* Evidence-based theoretical conceptual models, theories, and frames of reference used by occupational therapy practitioners in school practice

* Case examples to prepare occupational therapy students for practice in school settings

* Chapters written by theory and practice scholars and case exemplars illustrating the application of the content

Perfect for future and current practitioners in school systems looking to improve student learning and postsecondary outcomes, Theory in School-Based Occupational Therapy Practice: A Practical Application fills a gap that will improve the state of occupational therapy practice in educational settings across the country.