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- Almqvist, Lena, et al.
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The concepts of participation, engagement and flow : A matter of creating optimal play experiences
- 2007
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In: South African Journal of Occuptional Therapy. - : South African Association of Occupational Therapists. - 0038-2337. ; 37:7, s. 8-13
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Positive functioning relates to the ability to live a good and healthy life, but for children with special needs, this might be compromised and therefore factors related to positive functioning should be explored. As their restrictions concern a variety of general life situations including issues such as peer group interaction, participation, autonomy and self-determination, the focus should be on the children’s capabilities when they act in their natural environments. Functional abilities and the creation of opportunities in a challenging environment are optimal for new learning to take place, leading the child towards a positive end point. This article analyses constructs of engagement, participation and flow, indicating their interrelatedness and association to positive functioning. Outcomes change and unfold over time, indicating that functioning should be considered dynamic, context-dependent, culturally and historically conditioned. The article concludes with a suggested model for intervention to enhance positive functioning of children with special needs.
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- Bornman, Juan, et al.
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Facilitating change in early childhood intervention by using principles from systems theory : an interventionist’s perspective
- 2007
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In: South African Journal of Occupational Therapy. - 0038-2337. ; 37:3, s. 4-7
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Journal article (other academic/artistic)abstract
- All interventions have one aspect in common – the pursuit of positive change, ie, moving towards a particular intervention goal. In intervention both sudden changes and long-term changes are necessary – sudden changes act as an incentive to carry on with intervention as the “effect of intervention” is quickly seen, whilst longer term changes are important for maintenance and mastery of particular skills. The purpose of this article is to explore both types of change from a systems theory perspective. Bifurcation points, stabilising central attractors (SCA) and functional and structural linkages are used to explain sudden change, whilst equifinality and self-stabilisation are explained with reference to long-term change. This article concludes by pointing to specific implications for intervention when using systems theory as the framework.
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- Luttropp, Agneta, et al.
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Intervention practice for preschool children in need of special support : a comparative analysis between South Africa and Sweden
- 2007
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In: South African Journal of Occupational Therapy. - : Occupational Therapy Association of South Africa. - 0038-2337. ; 37:3, s. 22-24
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- This article describes and compares intervention for children in need of special support in South Africa and Sweden. This is achieved by developing a theoretical understanding of current intervention approaches and describing the challenges within the South African and Swedish contexts. Ecological development theory, natural environments and activity settings are discussed to justify the conceptualising of intervention practices. Recommendations are made for a more integrated approach that is culturally relevant and meaningful to children and their families.
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