Together we can! Working with family and caregivers of children with developmental disability

Authors

  • Shriharsh Jahagirdar

Keywords:

Family centred care, children with developmental disabilities, carers.

Abstract

The article discusses challenge while working with family of children with developmental disability [CWDD] in India through case studies. The text includes the interconnections between the use of evidence and creativity of the occupational therapist to minimise the interference of context in the therapeutic process. Working with families of CWDD needs thorough consideration of the client, the task and the context. The text highlights the ways in which clinical decision making is tailored to clients’ and contextual need to gain best outcomes through therapy.

Published

2013-05-01