Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that includes social, interaction, and communication deficits and repetitive patterns of behavior and interests. Worldwide this impacts 1 in every 100 children. Identity first language is the preferred language to be spoken in when referring to an autistic child (Morin, 2023).
References
Morin, A. M. F. (2023). Autism (ASD) & intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) [PowerPoint slides]. Kodiak. OTD 517 Week 3 PPT - FL 2023 Occupational Performance: Mental Health (wne.edu)
Brown, C., Stoffel, V. C., & Munoz, J. (2019). Occupational therapy in mental health: A vision for participation (2nd ed.) F.A. Davis.
Audience: Pediatrics and young adults
Diagnosis: Autism Spectrum Disorder
Population/age range: 3-18 years old
Instructions
Print out a daily routine chart and laminate it.
Each morning/evening child goes through checklist using a washable dry erase marker.
Rationale:
Increase self-independence when getting ready and unready.
Setting a routine and creating healthy habits
Reference
(2020, September). My daily routine chart. Pinterest. Pinterest
Audience: Family, parents, care takers, teachers
Diagnosis: ASD
Rationale:
Educate family, parents, care takers, teachers and others surrounding child important information regarding SPD.
Provides helpful solutions and guidelines at home, school, and therapy.
Reference
North shore pediatric therapy workers (2020, March 12). Sensory processing disorder (SPD) infographic. North shore pediatric therapy. Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) Infographic - North Shore Pediatric Therapy (nspt4kids.com)
Audience: adults
Diagnosis: Autism Spectrum Disorder
Population/age range: 18 and older
Instructions:
Introduce two to three new sensory activities per week.
Rationale:
This sets goals to work on sensory processing with seven of eight senses.
Reference
Family, H. (2020, June 7). Pin on sensory diet. Pinterest. Pin on Sensory diet (pinterest.com)