Includes bibliographical references and index.

Machine generated contents note: pt. 1 FOUNDATIONS FOR UNDERSTANDING FUNCTION, DISABILITY, AND HEALTH -- ch. 1 Human Performance: Function as an Organizing Framework / Anne Cronin -- Introduction -- Defining Health, Function, and Disablement -- Conceptual Frameworks of Disablement -- International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) -- Putting the ICF into Practice -- Domains of Performance and Function -- Clinical Frames of Reference -- ICF and Rehabilitation -- Dimensions of Human Function over the Life Span -- Summary -- Case 1 Jayden -- Case 2 Linda -- Speaking of: The ICF in Practice -- ch. 2 Human Performance: The Life Course Perspective / Anne Cronin -- Introduction -- Life Span Behavioral Change -- Neuroscience and Life Course Development -- Genetics and Life Course Development: Nature-Nurture Revisited -- Developmental Systems Theory -- Systems Theory of Motor Control -- Family Systems -- Systems and Health: Life Course Theory and Health Development Model -- Health Professionals and the Knowledge of Human Development -- Life Course Theory, the ICF, and Systems -- Summary -- Case 1 Meredith (at 16 years of age) -- Case 2 Meredith (at 76 years of age) -- Speaking of: Turning Points -- ch. 3 Classic Theories of Human Development / Marybeth Mandich -- Introduction -- Classification of Theory -- Affective Domain -- Cognitive Domain -- Psychomotor Domain -- Continuous Multi-Domain: Behaviorism -- Summary -- Case 1 Missy -- Case 2 Bryan -- Speaking of: Who Really Cares about Theory? -- ch. 4 Culture and Development / Winifred Schultz-Krohn -- Case 1 Nangane -- Introduction -- Definition of Terms -- Culture as a System of Learned Values -- Acculturation -- Cultural Characteristics -- Cultural Influences on Development -- Poverty and Development -- Culture, Language, and Health Literacy -- Cultural Beliefs about Disability -- Summary -- Case 2 Juan -- Speaking of: Culture across Borders -- ch. 5 Life Span Communication / Anne Cronin -- Case 1 Jonathan -- Introduction -- Definitions -- Communication in the ICF -- Interrelationship between Culture and Communication -- Communication Development -- Linguistic Development -- Refining Language Skills -- Metalinguistic Awareness -- Written Communication -- Impact of Language Skills -- Communication Disorders -- Language Impairment -- Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) and Assistive Technology (AT) -- Summary -- Case 2 Chau -- Speaking of: Life and Relationships -- ch. 6 Mental Functions and Learning across the Life Span / Anne Cronin -- Case 1 Margie -- Introduction -- Terminology of the ICF -- Learning and Applying Knowledge -- Summary -- Case 2 Eva -- Speaking of: Making a Difference -- ch. 7 Environmental Contexts / Ingrid M. Kanics -- Case 1 Trina -- Introduction -- Natural Environment and Human-Made Changes to the Environment -- Products and Technology -- Support and Relationships -- Summary -- Case 2 Tanner and Katie -- Speaking of: Barriers -- pt. 2 Life Stage Characteristics -- ch. 8 Prenatal Development / Marybeth Mandich -- Introduction -- Overview of Prenatal Development -- Prenatal Classification Systems -- Development of Body Structure in the Pre-Embryonic (Germinal) Period -- Development of Body Structure in the Embryonic Period -- Development of Body Structure in the Fetal Period -- Prenatal Development of Body Function -- Contemporary Medical Issues Regarding Prenatal Development -- Summary -- Case 1 Jeanine -- Case 2 Emmett -- Speaking of: Genetics and Biology -- ch. 9 Newborn / Marybeth Mandich -- Introduction -- Term Infant -- Activity and Participation -- Environmental and Family Issues -- At-Risk Infant -- Preterm Infants -- Summary -- Speaking of: Practice in the NICU -- Case 1 Elise -- Case 2 Kayla -- ch. 10 Infancy / Marybeth Mandich -- Introduction -- Body Structure and Function: Change over the First Year -- First Year of Life: An Overview -- Variations in Development -- Foundation of Infancy -- Summary -- Case 1 Meghan and Amy -- Case 2 Manuel -- Speaking of: The Parent-Infant Bond -- ch. 11 Family and Disability Issues through Infancy / Anne Cronin -- Case 1 Jaxon -- Introduction -- Attachment Issues -- High-Risk Infant Care -- Siblings of Medically Fragile Infants -- Fragmentation of Health Care Services -- Social and Medical Factors Related to Disability in Infants -- Common Causes of Disability and Chronic Illness in Infancy -- Chronic and Disabling Diseases in Infancy -- Characteristics of the Condition -- Families, Culture, and Coping with Infant Illness -- Major Life Areas -- Early Intervention and Special Education Service under IDEA -- Ethics and Children with a Chronic Condition -- Summary -- Case 2 Madison -- Speaking of: Chronic Sorrow -- ch. 12 Development in the Preschool Years / Anne Cronin -- Case 1 Trevor -- Introduction -- Body Structures and Functions -- Development of Self-Care Skills -- School-Readiness Skills -- Summary -- Case 2 Brandon -- Speaking of: Chronic Childhood Conditions -- ch. 13 Childhood and School / Anne Cronin -- Case 1 Elias -- Introduction -- Body Functions and Structures -- Asynchronous Development -- Activities and Participation -- Summary -- Case 2 Chloe -- Speaking of: School Challenges -- ch. 14 Adolescent Development / Anne Cronin -- Case 1 Vincent -- Introduction -- Body Functions and Structures -- Activities and Participation -- Health and Impairment -- Summary -- Case 2 Mark -- Case 3 Jeremy -- Speaking of: Those Teen Years -- ch. 15 Family and Disablement Issues throughout Childhood / Susannah Grimm Poe -- Case 1 Logan -- Introduction -- Developmental Differences and the Family -- Common Developmental Disabilities -- Common Acquired or Emergent Conditions in Children and Adolescents -- Family Culture and Culturally Responsive Health Care -- Major Life Areas -- Summary -- Case 2 Curtis -- Speaking of: My Special Gift -- ch. 16 Early Adulthood / Anne Cronin -- Case 1 DeAndre -- Introduction -- What is Early Adulthood? -- Body Functions and Structures -- Activities and Participation -- Major Life Areas -- Community, Social, and Civic Life -- Recreation and Leisure -- Religion and Spirituality -- Summary -- Case 2 Daniela -- Speaking of: Labels -- ch. 17 Middle Adulthood / Anne Cronin -- Case 1 Sandy -- Introduction -- Body Functions and Structures -- Health Risks in Middle Adulthood -- Activities and Participation -- Major Life Areas -- Community, Social, and Civic Life -- Summary -- Case 2 Kaamil -- Speaking of: Adulthood: The High Points and Challenges -- Speaking of: Life in the Middle -- ch. 18 Late Adulthood / Pamela Reynolds -- Case 1 Linda -- Introduction -- Biology of Aging -- Body Functions and Structures -- Health Risks in Late Adulthood -- Activities and Participation -- Major Life Areas -- Community, Social, and Civic Life -- Summary -- Case 2 Charles -- Speaking of: The Simple Things -- ch. 19 Family and Disablement in Adulthood / Garth Graebe -- Introduction -- Common Causes of Disability in Adulthood -- Experience of Acquired Disability in Early and Middle Adulthood -- Major Life Areas -- Experience of Congenital/Developmental Disability in Adulthood -- Experience of Disability in Late Adulthood -- Summary -- Early/Middle Adult Case -- Older Adult Case -- Speaking of: Hanging On to Loved Ones and Home -- ch. 20 Wellness, Prevention, and Health Promotion / Anne Cronin -- Introduction -- Population Health and Healthy People 2020 -- Improving the Health of Communities -- Community Health Interventions -- Wellness and Health Behaviors -- Health Policy, Prevention, and the Future -- Summary -- Case 1 Xavier -- Speaking of: Wellness and Child Mental Health -- pt. 3 SPECIAL TOPICS IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND PERFORMANCE -- ch. 21 Public Policy and Health Care / Anne Cronin -- Introduction -- Social Justice -- Policy on an International Scale -- National Policy -- Antidiscrimination Legislation -- Entitlement Programs -- Health Care Policy -- Advocacy and Political Action -- Policy Issues for Rehabilitation Professionals -- Telehealth -- Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) -- Summary -- Case 1 Mrs. Meena Johnson -- Case 2 Nancy -- Speaking of: Oh! The Politics of Health Care! -- ch. 22 Assessment of Human Performance across the Life Span / Anne Cronin -- Introduction -- Models of Assessment -- Tests and Measures -- Overview of Common Assessments by ICF Dimension -- Assessment as a Guide to Treatment -- ICF, Health Outcomes, and Health Policy -- Summary -- Case 1 Andrew -- Case 2 Bill -- Speaking of: Measuring the Unmeasureable.