Which essential skill for successful intervention with families is most closely shown in the following scenario? The OT practitioner asks the parents what they hope to achieve by coming to therapy.The practitioner seeks to determine how the child spends her day and what problems occur so that an intervention plan can be developed.

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A family that has requested or been referred for OT services has some goals, even if only vague ones, that they hope the services will help achieve.The practitioner may have a very different idea of what the goals should be.Collaborating with the family to clarify and develop a common set of goals helps practitioners efficiently and effectively manage the intervention planning process.Staying close to the agreed-upon plan while being willing to change the plan as family needs evolve builds trust, and family members perceive the therapist as being interested in helping them achieve their goals.

Which Essential Skill for Successful Intervention with Families Is Most