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DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
Volume 37, Issue 4, Pages 290-295Publisher
TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD
DOI: 10.3109/09638288.2014.918186
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Developmental disability; parent(s); participation; physical activity; Trinidad and Tobago
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Background: Parents have a strong influence on their child's engagement in physical activities, especially for children with developmental disabilities, as these children are less likely to initiate physical activity. Knowledge is limited regarding parents' perceptions of this phenomenon in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs); yet many rehabilitation providers work with children with developmental disabilities and their parents in these contexts. Purpose: The aim of this study was to explore the barriers perceived by parents of children with developmental disabilities to their children's engagement in physical activity. Methods: An occupational perspective was used to explore how parents speak about barriers to their child's engagement in physical activity. Interviews were conducted with nine parents in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. Findings: Parent's perceived barriers were categorized into four themes: family priorities, not an option in our environment, need to match the activity to the child's ability, and need for specialized supports. Conclusions: Findings provide opportunities for future rehabilitation and community programming in LMICs.
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