How can occupational therapy support people living with autism?
Occupational therapy and autism
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a lifelong condition that can affect many aspects of an individual's life. The focus of autism support isn't to cure it - there's no such thing as a "cure" for autism - but to provide support that allows individuals to better live with its effects, including:
- Communication and social skills
- Gross and fine motor skills
- Sensory processing issues
- Certain cognitive functions
- Daily living skills
Autism support practitioners like occupational therapists focus on supporting and improving each of these areas, thereby supporting people living with autism and helping them improve their functioning at home, in school, at work, and out in the community.
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