Gillespie, Heather creator author. text bibliography nyu 2025 monographic eng 1 online resource "This book acts as a guide for occupational therapists to develop and continually evaluate trusting working relationships with occupational therapist assistants, resulting in more effective occupational therapy service delivery to clients. To combat the misunderstandings between occupational therapists and OTAs, this book provides theoretical knowledge, practical learning, and case study examples to guide and develop the continual working relationships between occupational therapists and OTAs. The importance of developing a trusting relationship between occupational therapists and OTAs is discussed in detail, and recommended approaches reviewed. Methodologies can be utilized to determine appropriate involvement of OTAs in specific client treatments allowing for a consistent and effective synergy in occupational therapy. This book is an ideal read for occupational therapist students and occupational therapists currently working in a clinical practice in addition to rehabilitation managers and employers"-- OTA Education, Fieldwork and Accreditation -- Developing Trusting Relationships -- Assignment and Supervision -- Evaluating Occupational Therapy Service Delivery -- Future Growth of Occupational Therapy with an Evolving OTA Role. Heather Gillespie. Occupational therapists MEDICAL / Allied Health Services / Occupational Therapy PSYCHOLOGY / Mental Health RM735.4 1003498396 9781040302989 104030298X 9781040303016 1040303013 9781003498391 https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/9781003498391 http://www.oclc.org/content/dam/oclc/forms/terms/vbrl-201703.pdf https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/9781003498391 http://www.oclc.org/content/dam/oclc/forms/terms/vbrl-201703.pdf OCoLC-P 241003 20251030122255.0 9781003498391 eng