The Splashing Effects of Aquatic Therapy for Children with Developmental Disabilities

Authors

Eric Bradway, OTS, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Mikaela McGraw, OTS, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Katie Boshoven, OTS, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow

Document Type

Presentation

Publication Date

4-2020

Comments

Faculty Mentor: E. Adel Herge, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA

Presented in Partial Fulfillment of the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy degree at Thomas Jefferson University

Abstract

PICO Question

• What are the effects of aquatic therapy on participation in childhood occupations for children with developmental disabilities?

Objectives

• Define aquatic therapy within the scope of occupational therapy practice for children with developmental disabilities
• Discuss the current evidence on effective aquatic based interventions to facilitate participation in childhood occupations in children with developmental disabilities
• Discuss ways to apply this information to practitioners’ own clinical setting

Recommended Citation

Bradway, OTS, Eric; McGraw, OTS, Mikaela; and Boshoven, OTS, Katie, "The Splashing Effects of Aquatic Therapy for Children with Developmental Disabilities" (2020). Collaborative Research and Evidence shared Among Therapists and Educators (CREATE Day). Paper 86.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/createday/86

Language

English