ABSTRACT Background Balancing physical activity, sedentary time and sleep is important for the well‐being of preschoolers (3–4 years) with disabilities. Occupational Therapists (OTs) are important disseminators of the Canadian 24‐Hour Movement Guidelines for the Early Years but require a resource for clinical implementation. This study aimed to co‐design and assess the content validity of such a resource. Methods Using the Framework for Co‐design of Clinical Tools, five workshops were conducted with an advisory council of OTs ( n = 9) and caregivers of children with disabilities ( n = 5) to co‐design the resource. Researchers ( n = 6) consulted on the scientific integrity of the resource. Thematic analysis was used to summarize workshop data for the co‐design process and examine content validity. Results The Early Movers Clinician's Guide , an open access resource to support OTs in using the guidelines was created. Themes reflected within the co‐design process included the importance of a person‐centred approach, meaningful measurement and context‐driven information sharing. Participants reported positive perceptions of the resource's content validity, supporting its potential for clinical application. Conclusions The Early Movers Clinician's Guide was co‐designed to support OTs in translating the guidelines into practice with preschoolers with disabilities. Future research will evaluate broader implementation.
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