A 7-year-old female who uses a wheelchair due to cerebral palsy really wants to socialize more with friends in the summer months. Her birthday is coming up and she wants to do some water play. The occupational therapist might suggest the following strategy for her to engage with her peers:

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The preventative approach to community programming also allows practitioners to address potential health concerns before they occur (or re-occur), by connecting participants to additional resources and practice opportunities in the natural environment (S. Lawson, personal communication, October 22, 2018). For children and their families, this may include help in locating adaptive equipment and assistive technologies in the community, finding accessible parks and recreation opportunities, and engaging with other families of children with special needs for social interaction, connection, and respite.

A 7-Year-Old Female Who Uses a Wheelchair Due to Cerebral