Why Occupational Therapy Is Beneficial For Children With Autism,

1. Why Occupational Therapy Is Beneficial For Children With Autism JOIN NOW www.aleebh.com

2. What is Occupational Therapy? • Occupational Therapy is a service that aims to help the user develop a range of daily living skills that allow them to navigate their way through a complex world. These services are often used to help younger users transition into the school environment, connect with their peers, and learn how to take care of themselves. They can also support those who may deal with sensory processing issues – which is a common complication for those with autism.

3. Occupational Therapy Assistants: • Sensory development • Fine motor skills • General life skills • Social skills • Concentration & focus • Self-expression • Confidence building

4. Sensory Development Focusing on issues that children may be dealing with. For example, some children with autism and related disorders do not like specific tastes • Fine motor skills. Working on skills useful in the school environment, such as writing and coloring. This could also include working on their balance and posture.

5. Concentration & focus • Children are imaginative – which means their minds can often wander. And while a little daydreaming should always be encouraged. • General life skills • This could involve developing personal grooming and self-care skills, such as being able to use the bathroom or dress independently.

6. Confidence building As with all therapy services, these sessions are tailored to each specific child to address any and all of their needs. • Self-expression For children to thrive in any environment, they must be able to express themselves. Occupational therapy can help with self-expression as it will help them learn how to appropriately express.

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