Abandonment

Abandonment is caused by a mismatch between some aspects of the person (user-related), characteristics of the assistive product (device-related) and characteristics of milieu (environment).  By engaging in a collaborative manner with clients and recognizing their individualized needs (predispositions, preferences, experiences, and skills), therapists can optimally match the client’s occupational expectations and achieve the goal of functional independence for clients with SCI (Scherer, 2000).