This survey investigated the roles of occupational therapists working with parents of preschool children with cerebral palsy. It examined and identified (a) attitudes of occupational therapists working with parents, (b) roles occupational therapists assume when working with parents, and (c) issues that arise in the working relationship with parents. Data were collected from 257 registered occupational therapists currently working with preschool children with cerebral palsy. The instrument used to collect the data was developed by the authors and other experienced clinicians. Results suggest that occupational therapists are more likely to concentrate on therapeutic objectives and techniques than deal with parental feelings Data are presented and summarized with implications for occupational therapy clinical practice.
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