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Building rapport in occupational therapy with autistic children: A discourse analytical study

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: • Therapy sessions for autistic children delivered by occupational therapists (OTs). • Theme-oriented discourse analysis: rapport as the focal theme. • OTs' interactional style: shifted between directiveness and non-directiveness. • OT communication strategies: invitations, offers, reformulations, social rewarding. • Child-led sessions: increased alignment, participation and rapport development.

Source: SSM - Qualitative Research in Health

DOI: 10.1016/j.ssmqr.2025.100611

Authors: Eleni Glarou, Rachel McNamara, Monica Busse-Morris, Catherine R.G. Jones, Elizabeth Randell, Sue Delport, Lucy Brookes-Howell

Institution: Cardiff University

Language: English

Topic: Occupational Therapy Practice and Research

Subfield: Occupational Therapy

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,720

Funders: Health and Care Research Wales, National Institute for Health and Care Research, Cardiff University, Health Technology Assessment Programme

Awards: G4192451753, G4502683922, A pragmatic Randomised Controlled Trial of Sensory Integration Therapy versus usual care for sensory processing difficulties in Autism Spectrum Disorder in children: impact on behavioural difficulties, adaptive skills and socialisation (SenITA)

OpenAlex ID: W4413444307

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