A Collaborative Approach to Support Participation in Physical Recreation for Preschool Students with Multiple Disabilities: A Case Series

Heather L. Brossman (), Lisa A. Chiarello, Robert J. Palisano and Kimberly D. Wynarczuk
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Heather L. Brossman: Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
Lisa A. Chiarello: Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
Robert J. Palisano: Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
Kimberly D. Wynarczuk: School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Moravian University, Bethlehem, PA 18018, USA

Disabilities, 2023, vol. 3, issue 4, 1-17

Abstract: Aims : To evaluate a collaborative participation-based therapy approach for two preschool students with multiple disabilities from the experience of Individualized Education Program (IEP) teams, highlighting the perspective of the physical therapist. Methods : The phases of collaborative participation-based therapy were implemented: (a) collaborative relationships were developed and supported within the IEP teams, (b) collaborative meaningful physical recreation goals were developed for participation at school, (c) strengths and needs assessments using the “ Collaborative Process for Action Plans to Achieve Participation Goals ” were conducted with IEP teams, (d) participation-based interventions were provided, and (e) goal achievement and processes were evaluated. The use of technology for collaboration was encouraged. The physical therapist kept intervention logs and wrote reflective journal entries. Interventions adhered to COVID-19 regulations. Goal achievement was measured using Goal Attainment Scaling. IEP team members completed questionnaires on their experiences. Results : One student met their goal expectation, and one student exceeded their goal expectation. The students were engaged, and IEP team members’ experiences were positive. Conclusions: The use of participation-based therapy is meaningful, feasible, and acceptable to IEP teams. Team collaboration and flexibility were instrumental to successful implementation. Strategies to promote effective communication and the use of technology would support a participation-based therapy approach.

Keywords: preschool-based physical therapy; multiple disabilities; physical therapy; related services; participation-based approach; collaboration; physical recreation (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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