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Empowering Youth with Disabilities: Insights from the PREP Intervention Study

Empowering Youth with Disabilities: Insights from the PREP Intervention Study

As practitioners dedicated to improving the lives of children with disabilities, it's essential to stay informed about the latest research and interventions that can make a significant impact. One such intervention is the Pathways and Resources for Engagement and Participation (PREP), an environmental-based approach aimed at enhancing participation among youth with physical disabilities. A recent study titled Changes in Overall Participation Profile of Youth with Physical Disabilities Following the PREP Intervention provides valuable insights that can help us refine our practices and encourage further research.

Key Findings from the PREP Intervention Study

The study examined the impact of the PREP intervention on 20 youth aged 12 to 18 with physical disabilities. The intervention focused on three settings: home, school, and community. Here are some of the significant findings:

Implications for Practitioners

These findings underscore the effectiveness of environmental-based interventions like PREP in enhancing participation among youth with physical disabilities. As practitioners, we can leverage these insights to improve our therapeutic approaches:

Encouraging Further Research

While the study provides promising results, it also highlights the need for further research to explore the long-term effects of the PREP intervention and its applicability to different populations. As practitioners, we should advocate for and participate in research initiatives that aim to refine and expand our understanding of effective interventions for youth with disabilities.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: Changes in Overall Participation Profile of Youth with Physical Disabilities Following the PREP Intervention.


Citation: Hoehne, C., Baranski, B., Benmohammed, L., Bienstock, L., Menezes, N., Margolese, N., & Anaby, D. (2020). Changes in overall participation profile of youth with physical disabilities following the PREP intervention. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17(11), 3990. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17113990
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

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