Children With Disabilities and Their Parents' Views of Occupational Participation Needs

摘要

This study explored the views of six children with motor skill challenges and of their parents regarding occupational participation needs. Each participant completed the Child Occupational Self-Assessment (COSA) and then took part in separate focus groups for parents and children. Four themes emerged: issues related to academics, the child's future, support systems, and social participation. COSA results indicated discrepancies between parents' and children's views of occupational competency and value of occupations. Implications for occupational therapy intervention are discussed.