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inThe British Journal of Occupational Therapy > Volume 77 numéro 5 (Mai 2014) . - p.243 - p.250

Titre :	Home safety for children with autistic spectrum disorder: local authority occupational therapy intervention
Type de document :	texte imprimé
Auteurs :	Paul BOYLE, Auteur ; David HAINES, Auteur ; Linda LOVELOCK, Auteur ; Kati INNES, Auteur
Année de publication :	2014
Article en page(s) :	p.243 - p.250
Langues :	Anglais (eng)
Mots-clés :	autistic spectrum disorder (ASD)  safety  home  environment
Résumé :	Introduction Health and social care agencies are encouraged to provide child-centred services that respond to needs that change over time. There is evidence that occupational therapists are concerned about how to respond to issues of harmful behaviour in the home environment whilst promoting child development. This study explored occupational therapists" experiences regarding harmful behaviour and the safety of children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Method Seven community occupational therapists, employed by a local authority and working in social care, participated in two focus groups. Findings An inductive thematic analysis identified five broad themes. These were: 'assessment is complex', 'chidl development and the home environment', 'importance of family-centred services', 'the need for additional services', and 'management of the disabled facilities grant'. Conclusion Local authority occupational therapists prioritize supporting families to keep children safe. It is necessary to adapt the home reduce hazards and for alternative interventions to be made available to address behavioural and sensory needs. Services such as sensory integration are lacking, and where they are available access is difficult. Is is common for disabled facilities gratns to fund adaptations; however, management of grants could be improved to meet the needs of these children and their families.
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[article] Home safety for children with autistic spectrum disorder: local authority occupational therapy intervention [texte imprimé] / Paul BOYLE, Auteur ; David HAINES, Auteur ; Linda LOVELOCK, Auteur ; Kati INNES, Auteur . - 2014 . - p.243 - p.250.
Langues : Anglais (eng)
in The British Journal of Occupational Therapy > Volume 77 numéro 5 (Mai 2014) . - p.243 - p.250

Mots-clés :	autistic spectrum disorder (ASD)  safety  home  environment
Résumé :	Introduction Health and social care agencies are encouraged to provide child-centred services that respond to needs that change over time. There is evidence that occupational therapists are concerned about how to respond to issues of harmful behaviour in the home environment whilst promoting child development. This study explored occupational therapists" experiences regarding harmful behaviour and the safety of children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Method Seven community occupational therapists, employed by a local authority and working in social care, participated in two focus groups. Findings An inductive thematic analysis identified five broad themes. These were: 'assessment is complex', 'chidl development and the home environment', 'importance of family-centred services', 'the need for additional services', and 'management of the disabled facilities grant'. Conclusion Local authority occupational therapists prioritize supporting families to keep children safe. It is necessary to adapt the home reduce hazards and for alternative interventions to be made available to address behavioural and sensory needs. Services such as sensory integration are lacking, and where they are available access is difficult. Is is common for disabled facilities gratns to fund adaptations; however, management of grants could be improved to meet the needs of these children and their families.
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