Effective assessment is central to understanding clients’ abilities, limitations, and therapeutic needs in occupational therapy. This book provides a thorough overview of standardized and non-standardized tools used across various practice areas. It covers assessments for motor skills, cognition, sensory processing, activities of daily living (ADLs), and psychosocial functioning. Guidelines for test selection, administration, scoring, and interpretation are clearly explained. Cultural sensitivity, ethical use, and evidence-based selection of tools are also emphasized. Ideal for students and practitioners, the book enhances clinical reasoning and evaluation accuracy.
Jinjing Zhao is an occupational therapy scholar with a strong background in clinical assessment and standardized evaluation tools. Her academic and clinical roles in East Asia have centered on improving diagnostic accuracy through reliable functional and cognitive assessments. Jinjing has contributed to the adaptation and validation of assessment scales for cross-cultural use, and she frequently conducts workshops on test selection, scoring, and interpretation. Her expertise ensures that occupational therapists are equipped to make informed, data-driven clinical decisions that support individualized intervention planning.