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Parents' Perspectives on Surf Therapy for Children with Disabilities

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Title: Parents' Perspectives on Surf Therapy for Children with Disabilities
Language: English
Authors: Moore, Adam M., Clapham, Emily D., Deeney, Theresa A.
Source: International Journal of Disability, Development and Education. 2018 65(3):304-317.
Availability: Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 14
Publication Date: 2018
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Tests/Questionnaires
Descriptors: Disabilities, Parent Attitudes, Qualitative Research, Interviews, Caregiver Attitudes, Student Participation, Physical Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation, Barriers, Program Effectiveness, Summer Programs, Aquatic Sports, Children
DOI: 10.1080/1034912X.2017.1400660
ISSN: 1034-912X
Abstract: This qualitative study was designed to understand parents' perceptions of their children's participation in an inclusive surf therapy programme in the United States. Ten parents and one caregiver were interviewed about theirs and their children's experience in the surf programme. Parent discussions centred on the child, parent/caregiver, instructor and challenges of parenting. Results indicate that parents perceive surf therapy to positively impact their child physically, socially and behaviourally. Findings also suggest cost, an inclusive, family-centred approach and opportunities for socialisation with other families were important to parents' satisfaction.
Abstractor: As Provided
Number of References: 42
Entry Date: 2018
Accession Number: EJ1173026
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:This qualitative study was designed to understand parents' perceptions of their children's participation in an inclusive surf therapy programme in the United States. Ten parents and one caregiver were interviewed about theirs and their children's experience in the surf programme. Parent discussions centred on the child, parent/caregiver, instructor and challenges of parenting. Results indicate that parents perceive surf therapy to positively impact their child physically, socially and behaviourally. Findings also suggest cost, an inclusive, family-centred approach and opportunities for socialisation with other families were important to parents' satisfaction.
ISSN:1034-912X
DOI:10.1080/1034912X.2017.1400660