Journal article
Early Intervention
Occupational therapy in health care, v 6(2-3), pp 75-89
1989
PMID: 23941481
Abstract
This paper provides an overview of the critical nced for early intervention services, the specific role of occupational therapists in early intervention settings, and the training implications for the preparation of occupational Therapists with expanded roles, responsibilities and skills. An intervention approach that is multidisciplinary, culturally relevant, and family centered in nature is proposed as one way of redefining the occupational therapist's contribution and strategy in early intervention settings. Recommendations are presented regarding the education and preparation of occupational thera ists for their new directions in early intervention and the potenliarincrease in demands for their services.
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Details
- Title
- Early Intervention
- Creators
- Roseann C. Schaaf - Thomas Jefferson UniversityLaura N Gitlin - Thomas Jefferson University
- Publication Details
- Occupational therapy in health care, v 6(2-3), pp 75-89
- Publisher
- Informa UK Ltd
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- College of Nursing and Health Professions; Drexel University
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-0024792419
- Other Identifier
- 991020112311904721