This may be followed by a discussion that results in specific changes in the emphasis or components of the total program. Teamwork can also be a joining-together and sharing of knowledge and insights. The physical or occupational therapist may be more comfortable with needs for positioning and handling than the classroom teacher or speech-language pathologist whose professional training has placed less emphasis on movement. When these skills are shared with others who are less comfortable with the movement aspects of treatment, all will benefit. The teacher can contribute appropriate ideas for the development of cognitive and academic skills.
Teamwork involves a sharing of oneself.
This implies the free giving of knowledge, skills and insights without the need for their acceptance by the other person. When the individual offers suggestions based on an inner attitude of criticism and judgment of another's ability, judgmental and critical feelings will prevail. A learning environment of acceptance and freedom provides the foundation for integration of new information, for change and for creative problem solving. When suggestions are made with the expectation that they will be implemented, a sense of demand prevails. Demands provoke resistance.