Autism spectrum disorders are among the most common developmental disabilities and neurological disorders that we hear about very often and for which our awareness has developed significantly over the past years with the contributions of digital environments/publications.
The disorders that control the social behavior and communication skills of individuals with ASD are particularly common. Their brain functions are affected throughout their lives. The science of occupational therapy has an important role in acquiring the necessary skills to manage this entire situation and process and making people's lives easier by gaining maximum independence.Occupational therapy is a very important health discipline that teaches how to live with ASD.
Occupational therapists use their clinical knowledge of emotional and behavioral regulation, sensory processing, fine/gross/verbal motor development, cognitive skills, and task execution to support engagement and learning. Occupational therapists, who have sufficient equipment and experience in evaluation and intervention, provide holistic and holistic treatment to patients/clients by both managing treatment and providing consultancy to families, other caregivers and educators in this process to maintain sensory processing and social and emotional health balance in every environment where the individual is present. They will bring a specific perspective.
After collecting all the necessary information, the occupational therapist develops a therapy program for the child. By introducing various strategies in this process, the therapist can help the child respond better to his environment. These strategies;
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Sensory integration therapy
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Physical/mental/mental/social activities
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Game therapy
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Daily life activities
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Communication activitiesand other helpful methods.
Occupational therapists know that, Self-care/daily living activities, productive occupation/productivity (education for children), social and communication-oriented participation, and involvement as a participant in leisure and entertainment/game activities will vary for each individual, as they affect every aspect of the development and life performance of each individual with ASD. Either individuals The science of occupational therapy, which aims to increase the quality of life and functional independence, provides therapy services in structured environments appropriate to desires and needs.
Undoubtedly, the awareness and participation of the family will be one of the biggest factors in taking therapy one step forward, as always. Raising a child with autism is very challenging for parents. Sometimes, planting seeds for years, waiting for them to sprout saplings each time, and seeing that it doesn't happen... At some point, we stop and look back and ask, "Where am I making a mistake?" and then disappointments and loss of faith... Nothing but a strong belief can do a strong job, says Balzac. My wish is that occupational therapy will be your strongest side in this process.
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