Abstract:

The development of pediatric occupational therapy in China is relatively lagging and remains in the initial stage of uneven regional development and inconsistent progress. Many occupational therapists focus solely on the hand function of children with cerebral palsy, failing to fully apply the "holistic approach". This article addresses common misconceptions in occupational therapy for children with cerebral palsy, such as setting overly vague and untargeted goals, occupational therapists' lack of guidance on assisting these children, how to adjust abnormal postures, inability to understand the importance of hand function development, and how to guide parents in home rehabilitation, as well as how to prepare for school entry and apply assistive devices and environmental modifications. It also explains how occupational therapists should handle these issues. Only by avoiding these therapeutic pitfalls and mastering proper strategies can occupational therapy better serve children with cerebral palsy, as it plays an indispensable role in the treatment of children with cerebral palsy.

Key words: Cerebral palsy, Occupational therapy, Common misconceptions, Handling strategy, Child