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Dissertation
A collaborative participation approach to support physical recreation for preschool students with multiple disabilities: a case series
Doctor of Health Science (D.H.Sc.), Drexel University
Sep 2021
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17918/00000887
Abstract
Aims: To evaluate a collaborative participation-based approach for two preschool students with multiple disabilities from the experience of an Individualized Education Program (IEP) team, highlighting the perspective of the physical therapist. Methods: The phases of collaborative participation-based therapy were implemented: (a) collaborative relationships were developed and supported within the IEP teams, (b) collaborative meaningful physical recreation goals were developed for participation at school, (c) strengths and needs assessments, "Collaborative Process for Participation Goals," were conducted with IEP teams, (d) participation-based interventions were provided and included: holistic instruction, support of student engagement and child-initiated movement, (e) goal achievement and processes were evaluated. Use of technology for collaboration was encouraged. The physical therapist kept intervention logs and reflective journal. Interventions adhered to COVID-19 regulations. Goal achievement was measured using Goal Attainment Scaling. IEP team members completed questionnaires on their experiences. Results: One student met their goal and the second exceeded their goal. IEP team members' experiences were positive. Participation-based therapy facilitators included collaboration and flexibility and barriers included time constraints for collaboration and student medical status. Discussion: The use of participation-based therapy is meaningful, feasible, and acceptable to IEP teams. This study informs the implementation of collaborative participation-based therapy in preschool practice. Keywords: preschool, physical therapy, participation-based therapy, participation-based interventions, collaboration, multiple-disabilities
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- Title
- A collaborative participation approach to support physical recreation for preschool students with multiple disabilities
- Creators
- Heather Lever Brossman
- Contributors
- Lisa A. Chiarello (Advisor)
- Awarding Institution
- Drexel University
- Degree Awarded
- Doctor of Health Science (D.H.Sc.)
- Publisher
- Drexel University; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of pages
- ix, 183 pages
- Resource Type
- Dissertation
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- College of Nursing and Health Professions; Drexel University; Physical Therapy (and Rehabilitation Sciences)
- Other Identifier
- 991015606266704721