Description
Book SynopsisOccupational Therapy and Inclusive Design provides occupational therapy practitioners and students with the ability to confidently problem solve, clinically reason and make sound professional judgements regarding the suitability of products/artefacts and environments for their clients.
Trade Review"This is an important and indispensable text, providing an informative analysis of the meaning of inclusive design and its relevance to occupational therapy. The author’s considerable experience as an occupational therapist, academic and educator, and her specialist knowledge in inclusive design make her well placed to provide an authoritative overview." (
Journal of Occupational Therapy, March 2009)
"[The book provides] OT's with the theoretical and practical knowledge that will help them understand the principles and benefits of inclusive design." (Access by design, Autumn 2008)
"I would recommend this book to occupational therapists … Its combination of theoretical background and relevant examples makes it highly accessible for practice application." (International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, September 2008)
Table of ContentsPART I SOCIOCULTURAL AND PROFESSIONAL CONTEXT.
Chapter 1 – Cultural Production of Disability.
Chapter 2 – Disability Discourse.
Chapter 3 – Theories and Models of Disability: Overarching Service.
Chapter 4 - Ecological Conceptual Practice Models.
Chapter 5 – Frames of Reference and Approaches Supporting Practice.
PART II INCLUSIVE DESIGN; PRINCIPLES FOR PRACTICE.
Chapter 6 – Knowledge from the Field of Design.
Chapter 7 – Knowledge from the Field of Ergonomics.
Chapter 8 - Applied Examples.
PART III SOCIOPOLITICAL CONTEXT.
Chapter 9- The Sociopolitical Environment.
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