Autism & Occupational Therapy: Building Independence
Autism & Occupational Therapy: Building Independence By Justine Tapp, MOT, OTR/L, NASM CPT Introduction As a licensed Occupational Therapist and personal trainer, my work has always centered around one core goal: helping people build independence, confidence, and...
Evidence-Based Therapies for Children with Autism: A Complete Guide to Effective Treatment Options
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects how children communicate, interact socially, and process information. While autism presents unique challenges, early intervention and targeted therapies can dramatically improve a child’s development, communication abilities, and...
Understanding Sensory Processing Differences in Children
Sensory processing or sensory integration is how the nervous system receives information from the senses and turns them into motor and behavioral responses. For most children, this process happens automatically and effortlessly. They take in information through their...
Embracing Neurodiversity: A New Lens for Understanding and Supporting Children with Autism
Embracing Neurodiversity: A New Lens for Understanding and Supporting Children with Autism For many years, the focus on autism spectrum disorder (ASD) was on deficits and challenges. Now, there is an empowering and inclusive framework – neurodiversity. We are...