In search of wellness: allied health professionals' understandings of wellness in childhood disability services

When Funding Meets Practice: The Fate of Contemporary Therapeutic Approaches and Self‐Determination in a Consumer‐Centred Disability Funding Scheme

“…Hence, we can assume that all ECI services and practitioners use a combination of more contemporary and more traditional approaches. However, some ECI services in Australia do appear to be more supportive of philosophies such as empowerment and self‐determination than others (Breen, Wildy, Saggers, Millsteed, & Raghavendra, ; Dodd, Saggers, & Wildy, ) and these philosophical differences are likely to impact upon practice. In other words, although we cannot be certain, we can assume that ECI services in Australia also exist on a continuum (referred to hereon in as the “practice continuum”)—from those that are strongly committed to implementing all of the aforementioned elements of a contemporary approach to those that lean towards more traditional approaches.…”

How do children with disabilities view ‘healthy living’? A descriptive pilot study

“…If children are using their non-disabled peers as their 'social norm', it could lead to frustration and feelings of inadequacy, which are unlikely to lead to lasting behaviour change [73]. Bringing the child into the 'here and now' and discussing their expectations for themselves may help them to develop sustainable activities that impact positively upon their fitness, independence and identity [48,53,74]. Children's self-efficacy or 'self-confidence' around physical activities is also likely to play a key role [75,76], which requires exploration as part of a larger study.…”

“…Therefore, it may also be useful to emphasize these additional benefits of exercise to children [77]. Breen and colleagues suggest a 'strengths-based' notion of well-being, whereby healthcare professionals look at the child's abilities and environment, and capitalise on their strengths [74]. This is in keeping with the International Classification of Functioning, which looks at how all aspects of the person's life affect their participation in life and therefore emphasises a broader definition of healthy living [31].…”

Living with facial disfigurement—strategies for individuals and care management

“…Both organizations have developed strategies for individuals with orofacial disabilities to avoid teasing and bullying. In general, current demands from patients with orofacial disabilities require caregivers to understand that they wish to participate and be empowered in the decision‐making process about their treatment 15,16 …”

“…In general, current demands from patients with orofacial disabilities require caregivers to understand that they wish to participate and be empowered in the decisionmaking process about their treatment. 15,16 The Convention on the Rights of the Child The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) 17 celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2009 and has been ratified by most of the countries in the world. One principle is that the best interest of the child should be a primary consideration whenever a decision is made regarding a child.…”