| The main rule of the pediatric physical therapist is | | | | on their child's abilities, not limitations, in an effort |
| to facilitate functional and capable movement in a | | | | to support their bond with each other and to set |
| child and to promote motor development. Theirs | | | | expectations and goals. Depending on the needs |
| needs a holistic approach to pediatric physical | | | | of a parent or child during a particular session, |
| therapy. A child is more than just a group of | | | | motor goals may become secondary. Work on |
| muscles. A child is an individual with a set of | | | | motor skills at a time of great stress for the |
| interacting emotions, physical and mental | | | | family may not be of greatest benefit. |
| capabilities. In addition, a child is an integral part of | | | | Parents are the most competent people in their |
| a large system of relationships which strongly | | | | child's life. Much of the success the child |
| influence the child's development. | | | | demonstrates is attributable to the parents' work, |
| Based on the research in order for a child to | | | | since the parents are with the child so much of |
| move the child's perception, motivation, and sense | | | | the time. The other part of success is attributable |
| of well being interact with the system of the | | | | to the child's hard work. Every child has abilities |
| bones and the muscles. Since the child's | | | | and need to be emphasized and built upon. |
| relationships affect his or her motivation and | | | | Parents and children have their own needs, |
| self-esteem, the therapist must be sensitive to | | | | priorities, and goals, and as a professional dealing |
| them. | | | | with the whole child, I must respect these. For it |
| As a professional working with children and | | | | is only then that I can truly say that I have done |
| parents, they must respect the family's needs, | | | | the best I can for the child. |
| priorities, and goals. They can help parents focus | | | | |