The Power of Playgroups: Key components of supported and therapeutic playgroups from the perspective of parents.
Jodie ArmstrongCatherine ElliottEmma DavidsonJoanne MizenJohn WraySonya J GirdlerPublished in: Australian occupational therapy journal (2020)
Supported and therapeutic playgroups emerged as a valuable model for parents of children with developmental delays and/or disabilities but require an interplay of specific facilitator, parent and child characteristics to be effective. This study contributes to the understanding of key components of successful supported and therapeutic playgroup models, highlighting the importance of engaging consumers in developing evidence-based meaningful interventions for children with developmental delay and/or disabilities and their families.