This article describes tests which examined at what ages children could correctly identify right and left sides of pictures of themselves, another person, or an object. (CD)

Behaviors characterizing the adolescent period are examined, followed by the identification and explanation of the developmental tasks of adolescence; finally, the specific contributions of occupational therapy to adolescent development and to task mastery are presented. (Author)

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)