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Occupational Therapy In Early Intervention: A Family-Centered Approach., Roseann C. Schaaf, L L. Mulrooney
Occupational Therapy In Early Intervention: A Family-Centered Approach., Roseann C. Schaaf, L L. Mulrooney
Department of Occupational Therapy Faculty Papers
This article describes a framework for occupational therapy service provision in early intervention settings and presents pilot data aimed at examining the framework's effectiveness. The Family-Centered Framework for Early Intervention is a synthesis of concepts from the Model of Human Occupation (Kielhofner & Burke, 1980) and from the literature on play. It encompasses a systematic, holistic approach that considers the child and the family within the context of their life environments. In this framework, play is used both as an evaluative tool and as an intervention modality that addresses the volition, habituation, and performance of the child and family as …
Recurrent/Persistent Pneumonia In A 3 1/2-Year-Old-Girl Due To Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome., Ricardo Castro, Md, Joel Klein, Md, Rajeswary Padmalingam, Md, Stephen C. Eppes, Md
Recurrent/Persistent Pneumonia In A 3 1/2-Year-Old-Girl Due To Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome., Ricardo Castro, Md, Joel Klein, Md, Rajeswary Padmalingam, Md, Stephen C. Eppes, Md
Department of Pediatrics Faculty Papers
The following is the report of the first case of a Delaware born child who developed AIDS, born from a mother who was not in a high risk camp.
Animal Bite Infections., Joel D. Klein, Md
Animal Bite Infections., Joel D. Klein, Md
Department of Pediatrics Faculty Papers
Animal bites have become alarmingly common and may represent a quiet epidemic. It is estimated that between 1 and 3.5 million animal bites occur annually in the United States. The highest incidence has consistently been in 5-to-14-year-old schoolchildren, who have greater contact with animals, especially house pets, on a daily basis. This article discusses the epidemiology, microbiology, clinical findings and management of animal bites infections.