Activity-Focused Motor Interventions for Children with Neurological Conditions
- 19 January 2004
- journal article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Physical & Occupational Therapy In Pediatrics
- Vol. 24 (1-2) , 79-107
- https://doi.org/10.1300/j006v24n01_04
Abstract
SUMMARY This article presents a model to guide activity-focused physical therapy and occupational therapy interventions for children with neurological conditions. Activity-focused interventions involve structured practice and repetition of functional actions and are directed toward the learning of motor tasks that will increase independence and participation in daily routines. According to this model, the pediatric therapist: (1) develops activity-related goals in collaboration with the child and the family; (2) plans activity-focused interventions by adapting knowledge of motor learning to the child's individual learning strengths and needs; and (3) integrates impairment-focused intervention with activity-focused intervention.Keywords
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