Adults With Developmental Disabilities: Current Approaches in Occupational Therapy

Over the past few years, adults with developmental disabilities have been affected by myriad legislative changes, attitudinal advances in human rights, and lessons learned from evidence-based practice and research in all aspects of health care, especially occupational therapy. This inspiring book for occupational therapy practitioners and students takes a client-centered approach to developmental disabilities, one aligned with the philosophy of self-determination, and provides clinicians with a working guide for practice with this population. A new section on full participation clearly illustrates the level of community involvement that people with developmental disabilities can achieve. In addition, this book addresses emerging areas of self-employment and entrepreneurship, use of technology, and driving.