Caregiver-led Therapy

Please note: the content of this site was developed for caregivers and healthcare providers to use as a guide to provide practical suggestions and it does not constitute professional clinical advice. Caregivers are encouraged to seek professional advice to ensure the suggestions are appropriate for their child and family.

Home-based Therapy

There are many benefits caregivers delivering therapy at home. First, home therapy makes it easier to practice a lot. Families don’t need to travel or plan appointments around daily naps. Practice can happen during play, mealtime, in the bath, or wherever and whenever works best for each family and child. 

It is important that therapy becomes part of each family's routine. If it is part of the routine, children can continue improving skills. Practice using each child's own toys, in their home, and during their regular activities may make it easier for therapy to become a part of daily routine.

Role of Caregivers

Caregivers deliver therapy at home. There are a few reasons for this. Practice can occur when it fits best in the day. Caregivers learn how to support their child’s learning of new movements. They learn how to continue helping their child outside of therapy appointments. Children get more practice time since practice can happen daily at home. Caregivers may also feel more confident in their ability to support their child.

Support for Caregivers

Delivering therapy might feel like a big job. Caregivers should have support from clinicians, typically an occupational therapist for home-based therapy. 

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