Being mindful of the importance of a multiprofessional approach to meeting complex needs, an advisory teacher together with occupational therapists and physiotherapists developed a successful working partnership. This began in their work with preschool children and developed into the services the team offered to pupils in mainstream schools and their parents.
In this article, the working practice that evolved, in a shire county in England, is outlined. The key elements and the benefits of such an approach are identified.
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