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Occupational therapy and people with intellectual disability from culturally diverse backgrounds

✍ Scribed by Irene Francisco; Glenys Carlson

Publisher
John Wiley and Sons
Year
2002
Tongue
English
Weight
252 KB
Volume
49
Category
Article
ISSN
0045-0766

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✦ Synopsis

The multicultural nature of Australian society creates a need for occupational therapists to become aware of the issues facing people from culturally diverse backgrounds. People with intellectual disability from culturally diverse backgrounds may experience a ‘double disadvantage’ due to issues of their culture and their disability. This research aimed to identify the experiences, issues and strategies used by occupational therapists working with people with intellectual disability from culturally diverse backgrounds. A semistructured group interview and three individual interviews were conducted with occupational therapists from both metropolitan and rural locations in Queensland. It was found that communication and residential services present some unique issues for people with intellectual disability from culturally diverse backgrounds. Strategies suggested by therapists to address a range of issues are listed. Implications for occupational therapy are discussed, and suggestions for future research are provided.

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