Children must have a bodily understanding that will enable them to switch to the more efficient pattern independently. They need to know how to get unstuck when they feel stuck in the old movement pattern. Teamwork implies a sharing of the knowledge and insights of different individuals who work with a child and family. Frequently the concept is implemented through formal meetings designed to allow all professionals and the parents to know the current components of a child's program. 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.