Occupational therapy’s emerging role with transitioning adolescents in foster care

Authors

A. Paul-Ward
Carol A. Lambdin-Pattavina, Nova Southeastern UniversityFollow

Publication Title

Occupational Therapy in Mental Health

Publisher

Occupational Therapy in Mental Health

ISSN

0164-212X

Publication Date

1-2014

Keywords

mental health, foster care, interventions, adolescents

Abstract

The American Occupational Therapy Association’s Centennial Vision advocates for an emphasis on intervention and prevention services for children, young people, the aging, and those with severe and persistent mental illness. This article discusses mental health issues among adolescents in foster care, a population that would greatly benefit from occupational therapy services emphasizing skill development in the areas of independent living, vocation, and health. Additionally, current intervention modalities used by other disciplines with adolescents in foster care are explored. Finally, a pilot study demonstrating the opportunities for occupational therapists to influence the long-term outcomes of adolescents in foster care is described.

DOI

10.1080/0164212X.2014.909651

Volume

30

First Page

162

Last Page

177

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences

NSUWorks Citation

Paul-Ward, A. and Lambdin-Pattavina, Carol A., "Occupational therapy’s emerging role with transitioning adolescents in foster care" (2014). Department of Occupational Therapy Program Faculty Articles. 106.
https://nsuworks.nova.edu/hpd_ot_faculty_articles/106