Occupational therapy for autism in India

Occupational therapists study human growth and development and a person’s interaction with the environment through daily activities.They are experts in the social, emotional, and physiological effects of illness and injury.This knowledge helps them promote skills for independent living in people with autism and other developmental disorders.Occupational therapists work as part of a team that includes parents, teachers, and other professionals.

1. Occupational Therapy For Autism Presented by Jewel autism and child developmental centre

2. WHAT IS OT ? Occupational therapists study human growth and development and a person’s interaction with the environment through daily activities. They are experts in the social, emotional, and physiological effects of illness and injury. This knowledge helps them promote skills for independent living in people with autism and other developmental disorders Occupational therapists work as part of a team that includes parents, teachers, and other professionals.

3. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY INCLUDES

4. BENEFITS Enhanced Independence Improved Motor Skills Enhanced Cognitive Function Adaptive Strategies Emotional Well-being Increased Social Participation Effective Rehabilitation Support for Developmental Challenges Individualized Care improve emotional regulation improve feeding habits regularise sleep routines

5. FEATURES OF OT HISTORY: Pre natal, natal and post natal history, developmental history, medical history and family history. ON EXAMINATION: Where the therapist assess the child with a hands-on approach, checking for each and every age appropriate skill such as: The process of intervention starts with a detailed assessment.It includes : Gross motor development Fine motor development Cognitive development Hand function Self-care skills Play skills sensory evaluation & observation social emotional skills

6. TYPES OF TREATMENT Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Training Functional Mobility Training Cognitive Rehabilitation Sensory Integration Therapy Social Skills Training Play-Based Therapy

7. ROLE OF AN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST Help the childs to improve the quality of life at home and school Help to learn daily life skills like brushing,dressing,toileting,and other grooming skills Help to improve gross motor skills for sitting, posture,walking,climbing , etc.. Help the child to learn and practice perceptual skills Help with sensory needs Improve adult and peer relationships help improve gross motor skills like crossing midline, bilateral coordination, symmetrical /asymmetrical use of body, transition patterns, navigating across variety of environments learn & practice visual motor integration & visual perceptual skills help to structure routines of daily life activities

8. SENSORY PROCESSING FOR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Sensory processing is the ability of the Human Body to receive information from our seven senses, organise and interpret these information and hence produce a meaningful response towards the received stimuli. The eight senses are: Visual System Tactile system Olfactory system Gustatory system Vestibular system Proprioceptive system auditory sense & interoceptive sense

9. OTHER USES OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Occupational therapy is used for persons who Have birth defects or birth injuries Are physically disabled or have physical challenges Are recovering from an illness or surgery Learning disabilities (like dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia etc ) Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder Have mental health issues and/or behavioral disorders Are getting older.

10. DEVELOPMENT OF FINEMOTOR SKILLS AND SELFCARE ROUTINES Fine Motor Skills Development Fine motor skills involve the coordination of small muscle movements, primarily in the hands and fingers. Teaching hand-eye coordination through activities like colouring , cutting, and puzzles. Self-Care Routines Self-care routines include activities like dressing, grooming, feeding, and toileting. Teaching individuals how to use adaptive tools or devices to assist in self-care activities. teaching eye-hand coordination through buttoning, colouring etc..

11. ROLE OF OT IN TEACHING SOCIO EMOTIONAL REGULATION SKILLS Assessing Individual Needs Sensory Integration Self-Awareness and Self-Regulation Social Interaction Coping Strategies Structured Routines Communication Skills Real-World Practice

12. FAMILY INVOLVEMENT IN OT AND AUTISM Collaborative Assessment Goal Setting Partnership in Intervention Education and Training Advocacy Support and Emotional Well-Being Home Environment Modifications Communication Observation and Feedback Empowerment

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