<p>Using an evidence-based perspective and key concepts from the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework, this guideline provides an overview of the occupational therapy process for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), the prevalence of which is increasing rapidly in the United States. It defines the occupational therapy domain, process, and interventions-including sensory integration and sensory-based interventions, relationship-based interventions, school-based programs, social skills interventions, and comprehensive behavioral interventions-that occur within the boundaries of acceptable practice.This publication is designed to help occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants, as well as individuals who manage, reimburse, or set policy for occupational therapy services, understand the contribution of occupational therapy in treating children and adolescents with ASD. This guideline also can serve as a reference for parents, school administrators, educators, and other school staff; health care facility managers; education and health care regulators; third-party payers; and managed care organizations.</p>

Occupational Therapy Practice Guidelines for Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Scott D. Tomchek

Kristie Patten Koenig

AOTA Press

<p>Occupational therapy’s recent transition to telehealth service delivery for families of children in early intervention (EI) highlighted the strengths and distinct contribution of the profession. It is more important than ever that occupational therapy demonstrates its distinct value in providing EI services through telehealth. This text acknowledges that telehealth is a critical part of occupational therapy within EI systems and draws on the expertise of researchers and practitioners to offer evidence-based, practical methods to engage in assessment and intervention planning with families served in EI.</p>

Telehealth and Occupational Therapy in Early Intervention

Lauren M. Little

Anna Wallisch

Winnie Dunn

Margaret Gruber

Jessica Kronberg

Lesly W. James

Christine T. Myers

Evguenia S. Popova

Ashley Stoffel

American Occupational Therapy Association

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