Read the full article here: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/9/3/68/htm
More exciting research: ASI, Autism and the neuroscience revisited.
Category: Autism
ASI and Supporting Parents of Children With Autism: The Role of Occupational Therapy
“…When creating an intervention plan, occupational therapy practitioners evaluate children with autism using observation and parent and teacher reports and also interview parents about their child’s relationships and eating, self-care, and daily living skills…”
Ayres Sensory Integration intervention is one of the most frequently requested and highly utilized interventions in autism. This intervention has specific requirements for therapist qualifications and the process of therapy. This systematic review of studies providing Ayres Sensory Integration therapy to children with autism indicates that it is an evidence‐based practice according to the criteria of the Council for Exceptional Children.” Schoen et al 2018 read more here
National Autistic Society in the UK explains Why is occupational therapy important for autistic children?
Occupational therapy using an Ayres’ Sensory Integrative approach – research supports the use of Ayres’ Sensory Integration, not just for Autism but also for other neurodevelopmental difficulties. See ASI 2020 Vision Goal 1 – Scholarship recent research and FB Group Evidence ASI
You can also read more about The Role of Occupational Therapy in Supporting Parents of Children With Autism on AOTA’s website
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Workshop: Ayres’ Sensory Integration for Health and Wellbeing
Our two day workshop is a “great opportunity to reflect on clinical practice and learn new skills”. Find out more about the application of Ayres’ Sensory Integration beyond childhood to support health and wellbeing.
We can also offer 2 or 3 day onsite bespoke training and consultation for your organisation to support the development of sensory integration informed care pathways.
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News story – UK Government review to improve the lives of autistic children
“The government will collect evidence from autistic children, their families and their carers on how to improve the support they get… Supporting people on the autism spectrum or with learning disabilities is one of the 4 clinical priority areas in the NHS long-term plan…”
Read more on the UK government website gov.uk
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-review-to-improve-the-lives-of-autistic-children
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Helping Autistic Children Manage the School Christmas Play
Christmas time in school can be difficult for children with additional needs, changes in routine and new experiences can be hard to manage. Here is some advice from Its a Tink Thing with ideas for helping autistic children to be included in the Christmas play.
https://itsatinkthing.com/how-to-help-an-autistic-child-to-manage-the-school-christmas-play/
