Complementary contribution of parents and therapists in the assessment process of children (original) (raw)

Australian Occupational Therapy Journal

Abstract

Traditional developmental models assume that the underlying capacities of children contribute to their participation. In this framework, preschoolers who are referred for occupational therapy services usually undergo an assessment intended to identify capacities in certain domains. Contrary to this, newer ecological models assume that child participation is a consequence of a multidimensional interaction between personal and environmental factors. As a result clinicians are increasingly focusing their assessment on performance and participation. This study aimed to assess the correlation between children's performance skills, their capacities and participation; and to explore whether parents' observations, alongside therapist observations and standardised assessments, contribute to an enhanced understanding of child participation. Participants included 188 parents and their children, aged 4-6 years, with and without mild developmental difficulties. Data were collected using ...

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