Practical considerations for working with athletes with disabilities

Journal/Book: Sport Psychol. 1998; 12: 1607 N Market St, Champaign, IL 61820-2200. Human Kinetics Publ Inc. 346-357.

Abstract: This paper presents general considerations for working with athletes with disabilities and the usefulness and possible modification of specific mental skills for those athletes. Common concerns for athletes with specific disabilities are discussed. Specific disabilities are considered under the headings of amputees, blind and visually impaired, cerebral palsy, deaf and hearing impaired, intellectual disabilities, and wheelchair. Arousal control, goal setting, attention/concentration, body awareness, imagery, self-confidence, and precompetition preparation are discussed in terms of disability-specific issues as well as suggestions for application.

Note: Article Hanrahan SJ, Univ Queensland, Dept Human Movement Studies, Brisbane, Qld 4072, AUSTRALIA

Keyword(s): CORTICAL BLINDNESS; PERFORMANCE; WHEELCHAIR; IMAGERY

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