Evaluation of stimulation and support in the family environment offered to children with cerebral palsy
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https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.2238-6149.v28i2p198-205Keywords:
Cerebral palsy, Family, Physical stimulation, Environment, Disabled children.Abstract
The family is a privileged space for the development of the individual and society. Thus, the objective of this research was to evaluate the frequency of stimulation and support offered to the child in the family environment, based on the parents’ perspective. The participants were 17 mothers and two fathers of children with cerebral palsy aged one to 12 years. Participants were interviewed at child care centers, educational institution and at home. The questionnaire applied was EC-Home. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive methods (absolute frequency, relative and arithmetic mean). The results showed that the parents are responsive to the needs of children, and attempt to stay near the same most of the time; yet, they offer incentives, mainly related to academic aspects and language. It concludes that the data can help further research on investment focused intervention programs for families in order to maximize the stimulation that can be offered to children and empower parents, identified as the main agents for child development.Downloads
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2017-10-25
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Azevedo, T. L. de, & Della Barba, P. C. de S. (2017). Evaluation of stimulation and support in the family environment offered to children with cerebral palsy. Revista De Terapia Ocupacional Da Universidade De São Paulo, 28(2), 198-205. https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.2238-6149.v28i2p198-205