In one of the first randomized control trials studying an intervention for sensory problems in children with autism, researchers found that occupational therapy using the principles of sensory integration (OT-SI) provided better outcomes on parent-identified goals than standard care, according to results published November 10th in the Journal of Autism
by Frances Dumenci April is National Autism Awareness Month. The Child Development Clinic at Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU (CHoR) provides comprehensive assessment for pediatric patients with developmental delays or disabilities, including those with autism spectrum disorders. The medical, psychological, social work and educational testing offered by the
Occupational therapy focused on sensory integration strategies helps children with autism spectrum disorder and sensory issues improve their ability to perform everyday tasks, according to a study published online Nov. 10 in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. Roseann C. Schaaf, Ph.D., O.T.R./L., from Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia,
by Bryan Alary Doug Gross (right) and his UAlberta research team developed an interview-based test to ensure injured workers are ready to return to the job. The test is as effective as physical assessments, without the risk of painful flare-ups. Credit: Richard Siemens A University of Alberta research team has
by Hamish Hastie “Our real interest in the study was that family centre practices are taking the pathway of teaching mothers and parents to be self-advocates, to fight for services,” Dr Joosten says. Credit: Smithereen11 (Medical Xpress)—A lack of collaborative support for the mothers of children with autism reaching school
Rice University student Sonia Garcia works with Brandon Sierra, a patient at Shriners Hospital for Children, to test the DeXcellence device. Garcia is part of a team of senior engineering students that built the device to measure the …more (Medical Xpress)—It looks like a game board and many of
The researchers note only 1.6 per cent of OTs in Australia work in palliative care, compared to 8 to 12 per cent in Canada, with a ratio of one OT per 875 people in WA. Credit: Henry Rabinowitz Local researchers are calling for a greater role for Occupational Therapists (OTs)
An occupational therapist at Thomas Jefferson University works with a patient who has low vision. Credit: Thomas Jefferson University Depression is a common risk for people who have lost their vision from age-related macular degeneration (AMD), but a new study shows that a type of rehabilitation therapy can cut this
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