Family involvement in therapy can help children use new skills beyond the therapy room and in everyday situations. Parents and carers know their child’s routines, interests, strengths and challenges, which can provide valuable information when setting goals and planning practical strategies.
Being involved does not mean turning home into a therapy session or practising constantly. It can simply mean understanding the strategies being used, sharing what is working at home and creating natural opportunities for the child to use new communication, movement or everyday skills during familiar routines.
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