OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY AND CONSULTATION

Occupational therapy utilizes evidence-based interventions and strategies to address the unique challenges faced by individuals with autism. Through a client-centered approach, occupational therapists create a supportive and inclusive environment where individuals can thrive. Occupational therapy focuses on the underlying skills that our clients need to be successful at school, home, and in the community, including: fine motor skills, gross motor skills, hand-eye coordination, bilateral coordination, sensory processing, attention-to-task, regulation skills, emotional regulation, self-care skills, feeding skills, executive functioning skills, and visual processing skills.


Enhancing sensory integration

Many individuals with autism experience challenges in processing sensory information. Occupational therapists help individuals develop strategies to manage sensory sensitivities and regulate their responses to sensory stimuli. Through sensory integration techniques and the implementation of a sensory diet, occupational therapy can help individuals with autism better engage with their environment.


Developing fine motor skills

Occupational therapy targets the development and refinement of fine motor skills, which are essential for daily activities such as writing, dressing, and using utensils. By engaging in purposeful activities and providing specialized interventions, occupational therapists support the improvement of fine motor skills and coordination. Another important aspect of occupational therapy is focusing on enhancing self-care skills. Occupational therapists work to develop independence in activities of daily living, such as bathing, promoting self-care skills, grooming, and meal preparation. These skills empower individuals to become more self-sufficient and increase their overall confidence and well-being





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