Autism Spectrum Disorders and Occupational Therapy
Briefing to the Senate Standing Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology
This online article provides information on occupational therapy intervention for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The report discusses sensory motor integration and general skill building, which it states are the two major occupational therapy interventions for autism in Canada.
CanChild is a research centre within McMaster University dedicated to maximizing “the quality of life and participation of children and youth with a variety of developmental conditions, along with their families, through evidence-based clinical and health services research.” [Website]
The Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT) is a national professional organization for occupational therapists in Canada.
Additional Details
Subjects: Therapies
Publication Location: Ontario, Canada
Publisher: CanChild
Publication Date: 2006
Format: Online Article
Age Range: Pre-School Age (0-5)School Age (5-18)