The Smith Hand Function Evaluation is a standardized evaluation of hand coordination and functional hand skills associated with activities of daily living. (Author/JA)

Positive intercorrelations between physical and occupational therapy test items were demonstrated in testing of learning-disabled children with perceptual deficits. (GW)

Points out that the arthritic child needs a flexible approach by the occupational therapist to help him cope with a chronic illness characterized by remissions and exacerbations of pain and changing levels of physical function as he strives to master developmental tasks in school and social activities. (Author)

The study was based on the hypothesis that no significant change in beliefs of occupational therapy students would occur as a result of the first field experi ence, since they had early introduction to theory and practice. Test situations supported this hypothesis. (JS)

Article describes the changing, organized behavioral patterns of the sensorimotor period, techniques for treatment, assessment charts, and role of the therapist. (MB)