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  • Occupational therapy practice for early childhood development.

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  • Early childhood (birth-5 years) is crucial for developing foundational life skills.
  • Cognitive, motor, social-emotional, and self-care skills are vital for occupational engagement.
  • This guideline focuses on evidence-based interventions for this developmental period.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a condensed summary of effectiveness studies on occupational therapy interventions.
  • To facilitate decision-making for interventions targeting children aged birth to 5 years.
  • To synthesize recent systematic reviews on developmental areas to promote high-quality interventions.

Main Methods:

  • Four systematic reviews (SRs) were conducted, analyzing studies from 2010-2017.
  • Studies focused on cognition, mental health, motor function, and activities of daily living (ADLs).
  • Data was retrieved from six major electronic databases.

Main Results:

  • 196 articles were included in the SRs, informing clinical recommendations.
  • A range of occupational therapy interventions effectively support skill development.
  • Case studies illustrate the translation and application of findings into practice.

Conclusions:

  • Occupational therapy interventions effectively support cognitive, social-emotional, motor, and self-care skills in young children.
  • Interventions can be delivered by occupational therapists, trained parents, or preschool teams.
  • Findings support evidence-based practice in diverse early childhood settings.