Occupational performance of families with children who have experienced developmental trauma: Preliminary findings

Authors

  • Shana Cerny

Keywords:

Occupational therapy, developmental trauma, occupational performance, trauma-informed care

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to determine the areas of occupation that are most difficult in families of children with histories of trauma and to assess caregiver-perceived performance and satisfaction with performance of these daily activities. Participants in this cross-sectional study were six families enrolled to participate in a Trust-Based Relational Intervention program for families of children with developmental trauma. The Canadian Occupational Performance Measure was used prior to initiation of the program as part of a comprehensive evaluation. This report is focused on pretest subjective occupational performance data. Quality interactions with family, social participation, mealtime, household management, and transitioning were identified by participants as areas of low performance and satisfaction. By understanding the impact of past trauma on daily occupational performance, occupational therapists can better provide support to both the children and their families.

Published

2017-01-02