ICPS
2019 International Convention of Psychological Science · 2019
Therapist Expertise in Occupational Therapy of Children with Developmental Disabilities
- Chika Nagaoka
Otemon Gakuin University - Kanae Matsushima
Kyoto University - Sakiko Yoshikawa
Kyoto University - Kato Toshihiro
Kyoto University
Abstract
We examined differences in the framework of understanding children with developmental disabilities, between experienced and novice occupational therapists. The results of the experiment indicate that in comparison to novice therapists, experienced therapists are more likely to attempt to understand the cognitive psychological aspects of the child.
Cognitive Processes