Empowering autistic children through evidence-based interventions
Occupational therapy supports focus on helping children develop the skills needed for everyday activities such as participating in kindergarten, play, and self-care routines. Occupational Therapists use a combination of standardised and observational assessments, to create a profile of each child’s individual needs.
Tailored interventions can be offered to promote the development of:
- Gross motor skills
- fine motor skills
- sensory processing
- sensory motor skills
- social participation
- self help skills including toileting, chronic constipation, feeding
- executive function skills
- play
By utilising an evidence based approach, OT’s can help to empower children to overcome challenges, build confidence, and enhance their overall development.
Supports include:
- Developmental screening assessments
- Clinic based supports (coming soon)
- Centre based supports
- Home based supports
- Small group therapy (coming soon)
- Functional capacity assessments
