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Evan E Dean1, Winnie Dunn, Scott Tomchek
11Department of Occupational Therapy Education, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas, USA.
Abstract:
Consumer-directed services (CDS) are a type of support system designed to increase the quality of life and self-determination of clients, such as adults with developmental disabilities. Occupational therapists can play an important role in facilitating people's involvement in CDS supports. This paper describes CDS, evidence that supports their use, and ways that occupational therapists use their training in person-centered practice to enhance CDS supports and self-determination. A case study is used to illustrate the application.
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