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Children's work: the less-considered childhood occupation.

Elizabeth A Larson¹

¹Occupational Therapy Program, Department of Kinesiology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2180 Medical Sciences Center, 1300 University Avenue, Madison, Wisconsin 53706, USA. blarson@education.wisc.edu

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This study examines children's work, often overlooked due to historical views of childhood. It synthesizes research to inform occupational therapy interventions for children with disabilities.

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Area of Science:

Occupational Science
Social Sciences
Pediatrics

Background:

Historical trends and child labor laws have influenced perceptions of children's work.
Occupational therapy has historically given limited attention to children's work.
Understanding children's work is crucial for holistic child development and therapy.

Purpose of the Study:

To critically examine historical and current research on children's work.
To synthesize findings within occupational science concepts.
To provide guidelines for occupation-based work interventions for children with disabilities.

Main Methods:

Comprehensive literature review across social sciences.
Analysis framed by occupational science principles.
Synthesis of research on the nature, form, function, and meaning of children's work.

Main Results:

Children's work has been historically marginalized in research and practice.
Occupational science provides a framework for understanding children's work.
Evidence exists to guide occupation-based interventions for children with disabilities.

Conclusions:

Revisiting children's work is essential for occupational therapy.
Occupational science offers valuable insights into children's occupations, including work.
Guidelines can be developed for therapeutic interventions based on typical child development and work participation.