title: Parents' understanding of play for children with cerebral palsy.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To present the findings of an exploratory study regarding the experience of play as an everyday occupation for children with severe cerebral palsy from their parents' perspective.
  
  
  METHODS
  We took a qualitative methodology and interpretive descriptive approach. After ethical approval, 7 participants were recruited and completed an interview and contextual information sheet.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The interview data led to the exploration of four themes: typical play, burden of play, expanding the concept of play, and therapy and play. These components were interlinked and contributed to parents' understanding of play.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Occupational therapy practitioners can aim to further understand the importance of affirming typical play, recognizing the burden of play, explaining expanded play, and explaining the importance of play for play's sake.
authors: Naomi E. Graham, MSc, BSc(Hons), is Children's Occupational Therapist, London Children's Practice, London; naomigraham@hotmail.co.uk.
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authors: Juliette Truman, PhD, MSc, DipCOT, is Lecturer in Occupational Therapy and Practice Academic Liaison Lead for Occupational Therapy, University of Southampton, Southampton, England.
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authors: Heather Holgate, BSc(OT), is Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist for Children, Redbridge, London.
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mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001294:Attitude to Health; D002547:Cerebral Palsy / Q000534:rehabilitation; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D032882:Comprehension; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D010290:Parents; D010989:Play Therapy; D010988:Play and Playthings; D036301:Qualitative Research