The Benefits of Occupational Therapy for Kids on the Autism Spectrum
"How can I teach my son to be more self sufficient with daily activities like brushing his teeth, lacing his shoes, taking a bath and so on? He is 5 years old and is high functioning." One of the best resources for younger children with ASD level 1 or High-Functioning Autism is occupational therapy. Of the different types of therapy, occupational therapy is one of the more practical and easy to understand therapies a youngster can benefit from. Some autistic children lack basic skills, such as self-care, dressing themselves, eating skills and other life skills that occupational therapy can address. Often, occupational therapy uses play therapy and other kinds of skills to address areas involving fine motor and gross motor skills. ==> Parenting Children and Teens with High-Functioning Autism: Parents' Comprehensive Handbook One of the advantages of occupational therapy is that it is very practical and can be tailored directly to your son's specific n