What Role Does the Family Play in Therapy?
At Starfish Therapies we strive to include families in all aspects of a child's time in therapy from incorporating goal areas to help them improve their safety and ability to participate in tasks at home, to providing tips and exercises to perform at home to help reinforce ideas and areas that are being worked on during therapy sessions. We love working with the families of our kiddos and see you as an active member of the treatment team!

Parents and families have the primary role in their child's development. The pediatric PT and OT collaborate with the family to promote development and implement an individualized intervention program for the child. Families are supported through coordination of services, advocacy, and assistance to enhance the development of their child. This can include:
* Positioning during daily routines and activities
* Adapting toys for play
* Expanding mobility options
* Using equipment effectively
* Facilitating safety for the home and community
* Providing information on the child's physical and health care needs
* Smoothing transitions from early childhood to school and into adult life
Taken from The ABCs of Pediatric Physical Therapy-Section on Pediatrics, APTA 2009
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