Human Development and Performance Throughout the Lifespan

by Anne M. Cronin, Mary Beth Mandich

Human Development & Performance Throughout the Lifespan, 2nd Edition is ideal for occupational therapy, physical therapy, and other rehabilitation disciplines. It provides a broad, occupation-based viewpoint of development and performance throughout all life stages with an emphasis on the factors that influence daily participation and optimal performance of desired daily life tasks. The authors use a life course conceptual model as an organizational foundation for clinical reasoning to help readers understand how to implement the activity- and participation-based goals and outcomes for therapy. Written by an occupational therapist and a physical therapist, the book incorporates chapters by leading experts in human development, giving users cutting-edge information and a wide range of perspectives. By integrating information from the International Classification of Function and Disability (ICF) with a developmental life-task perspective, the book gives both newcomers and experienced professionals an essential, contemporary frame of reference.Important Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

512 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 27, 2004

Reviews

[Cathy · Rating 2 out of 5]

I expected this book to be a lot more in depth in what I was looking for. My expectations of this book was how individuals with disabilities such as ASD and others would be affected throughout the lifespan with the addition of neurotypical individuals - this book barely and only covered mainly those with Down Syndrome (DS). I was hoping to see through the thin veil of time in what to possibly expect of those with ASD and a genetic disorders, therefore disappointed with the amount I paid for this book.

[Keradwen Sweeten · Rating 3 out of 5]

I received this $80 textbook and it was in greyscale. Textbooks should be in color. It would seem that most of the copies out there are in greyscale.

The information was presented in a logical manner and was easy to follow. It didn't jump around topics. The only type of review questions were presented 3 or 4 at a time with a case study. I would have liked to see review questions at the ends of each chapter for this book.

I did retain what I needed to from this book but it would have been easier if it was in color.