Section 1 The Life Course Perspective
1 Multidimensional Development
2 Environmental Contexts of Health
3 Societal Perspectives of Populations and Health
Section 2 Life Stages
4 Occupational Science and Theoretical Foundations
5 Prenatal and Infant Development
Appendix Postural Infant Reflexes
6 The Preschool Years
Appendix Communication
7 Middle and Late Childhood
8 Adolescence
9 Emerging Adulthood
10 The Family and Parenthood
11 Maturity: Early and Middle Adulthood
Appendix Loneliness
12 Late Adulthood
Section 3 Disability Across the Life Span
13 Fragile Adulthood
14 Public Policy and Disability
15 Neurodevelopmental Differences
16 End of Life
Biography
Anne F. Cronin, PhD, OTR/L, ATP, FAOTA, is a professor emeritus in the Division of Occupational Therapy at West Virginia University in Morgantown, West Virginia. Dr. Cronin earned an occupational therapy degree from the University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri; a master’s degree in health services management from Webster University, St. Louis, Missouri; and a PhD in medical sociology from the University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Cronin has extensive clinical experience as an occupational therapist with persons with developmental disabilities and their families. In addition, she is credentialed as an assistive technology professional. She has used assistive technologies to promote healthy lifestyles and well-being for people with diverse abilities.
