Did you know that over 80% of children with autism are at risk for motor impairment (Bhat, 2022)? Today, we're diving into new research that's changing how we approach motor development in autism. You'll learn five evidence-based steps you can implement immediately in your practice, including a surprising twist on video modeling that goes beyond just visual learning. Whether you're an OT or PT, this episode will transform how you think about motor-based intervention. Join Dr. Michele Alaniz and Dr. Lacy Wright as we explore ideas that will impact your therapy sessions.
Bhat, A. (2022). Multidimensional motor performance in children with autism mostly remains stable with age and predicts social communication delay, language delay, functional delay, and repetitive behavior severity after accounting for intellectual disability or cognitive delay: A SPARK dataset analysis. Autism Research, 16, 208 - 229. https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.2870.
Jin, Y. R., Sung, Y. S., Koh, C. L., Chu, S. Y., Yang, H. C., & Lin, L. Y. (2023). Efficacy of Motor Interventions on Functional Performance Among Preschool Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial. The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 77(6), 7706205020. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2023.050283
Keywords: Occupational therapy; OT; evidence based practice; OT ideas; Peds OT; pediatric occupational therapy; autism; motor skills; motor-based intervention; video modeling
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