American Academy of Pediatrics
The role of the pediatrician in prescribing therapy services for children with motor disabilities. American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Children With Disabilities
Abstract
Pediatricians are often called upon to prescribe physical and occupational therapy service for children with motor disabilities. This statement defines the context in which rehabilitation therapies should be prescribed, emphasizing the identification and enhancement of the child's function and abilities. The statement encourages the pediatrician to work with teams including the parents, child, teachers, therapists, and other physicians.
Source and rights
Published by Pediatrics, 1996. The guideline itself is at the source linked here.
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At a glance
- Organisation
- American Academy of Pediatrics
- Published
- 1996
- Applies to
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Scope
- National
- Journal
- Pediatrics
- PubMed
- 8692639
- Added to Prognia
- 24 July 2026







