Autism Spectrum Disorder
The main areas of difficulty for individuals with Autism are social communication, repetitive behaviours, restricted interests and sensory processing difficulties. This can impact on everyday participation in life skills and school. Examples of sensory processing problems include avoidance of hand dryers and vacuum cleaners, big reactions to sirens, picky mealtime behaviour, toe walking, anxiety about wearing certain clothing, difficulty with body coordination and low muscle tone.
How can we help?
Occupational Therapists can help to improve problem solving skills, organisational skills, making friends, dressing, toileting, managing sensory preferences, mealtime behaviour, body coordination and muscle strengthening, all which can enhance community participation and recreation.
Helpful Tip: Asdetect is an app that provides some guidance as to whether you should seek further assessment for your child. It is intended to screen children aged 2.5years and younger.