This handbook represents the coming of age in global occupational therapy. The authors are distinguished experts in the diverse practice of occupational therapy from around the world. They describe practice from three perspectives: the healer working directly with the patient in preventing, treating, and restoring function; the teacher training the patient in activities of daily living (ADL) skills, assist- ing the caregiver and informing individuals at risk about how to prevent illness and disease; and the ergonomist in adapting the home, work, and school environ- ments to increase function and prevent injuries. This handbook is comprehensive, and includes a wide range of occupational therapy modalities such as orthotics, universal design, assistive devices, biofeedback, driver education, sensory integra- tion, horticulture, and music. The authors describe interventions for a wide range of individuals with physical as well as psychological disabilities. The emphasis in the book is pragmatic, keeping with the core values of occupational therapy, to help the individual to maintain or increase functional activities through occupation. Evidence-based practice is the guiding principle in deciding what is the best prac- tice. There are many case examples to help the student or clinician understand in a realistic manner how the interventions work and the precautions in therapy.