Senior Project Advisor

Gordon Chalmers

Document Type

Project

Publication Date

Fall 2021

Keywords

Occupational Therapy, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Sensory Processing Disorder, Applied Behavior Analysis, Sensory Integration Therapy

Abstract

Occupational therapy highlights the importance of engagement in occupations, or meaningful activities and tasks. Participation in occupations is essential for physical and mental health as well as general well-being. Occupational therapy is commonly utilized in the treatment of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and has been proven successful when used to treat sensory processing disorders related to ASD in particular. Despite this, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is the most common form of therapy used to treat ASD and is considered the gold standard for this treatment. ABA and OT are not regularly used in conjunction to treat ASD due to differing views on the effectiveness and validity of both therapies. However, research indicates that the two forms of therapy may be beneficial when used simultaneously to treat ASD.

Subjects - Topical (LCSH)

Occupational therapy--Social aspects; Autism spectrum disorders--Treatment; Behavioral assessment; Perception

Genre/Form

essays

Type

Text

Rights

Copying of this document in whole or in part is allowable only for scholarly purposes. It is understood, however, that any copying or publication of this document for commercial purposes, or for financial gain, shall not be allowed without the author’s written permission.

Language

English

Format

application/pdf

Download

Share

COinS