OT Caroline brings in a regular schedule around toileting and some hand-washing step-by-step guides for an Autistic child. What best practice ADL interventions is she implementing?
routines, visual supports, sequencing
FALSE! they may have a decreased awareness of risk, and they may wander off
AAP recommends ASD screening at __ and ___ months as part of wellness checks
18, 24
What is a behavior plan?
A plan to reinforce expected behavior as needed
Difficulties with ADLs can cause parental stress (true or false)
TRUE!
_______ ____________ is an effective ADL intervention to help the parent understand the child's experiences and collectively problem-solve
caregiver education
40-70% of children with autism have disordered sleep. (true or false)
TRUE! Falling alseep, staying asleep, waking early, disrupting parents sleep AND it relates to other behavior challenges
Ashly is autistic and 6 yo, she has a hard time falling asleep because she doesn't like her bed and set up in her room...what interventions might you go to for sleep interventions with her?
sensory strategies, behavioral interventions, client education, environmental modifications
What are some IADL interventions for the elopement of children?
learning phone numbers and names, environmental mods, developing safety awareness, sleep routines
John is autistic child, what areas do you think his OT will focus on with him generally?
sleep, ADL, IADL, education, and social
What are diagnostic tests for ASD?
ADOS, ADI-R, BOSA, GARS-2, CARS-2