The parent's guide to occupational therapy for autism and other special needs : practical strategies for motor skills, sensory integration, toilet training, and more / Cara Koscinski.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Koscinski, Cara, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Occupational therapy for children.

Children with disabilities.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (194 p.)

Place of Publication:

London, England ; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2016.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Expanding upon the award winning first edition, this essential guide for parents of children with autism and other special needs covers sensory processing, toileting, feeding, and much more. It provides clear explanations of common behaviors and offers simple exercises to support development at home.

Contents:

Introduction; THE PARENT'S GUIDE TO; Chapter 1 - What Is Occupational Therapy? My Child Doesn't Work!; What is occupational therapy and what training does an OT have?; What do all of those initials mean after my OT's name?; What is ADL?; What makes an OT different from other therapists?; How do I choose the right OT for my child?; What does "SIPT certified" or "SIPT certification" mean?; What is in an occupational therapy report and should I ask to see my child's report?; Chapter 2 - What Are Core Muscles and Reflexes and Why Are They Important to My Child's Function?; What is a core muscle?

What should my therapist look for to assess core muscles?What does handwriting have to do with core muscle weakness?; What is "W" sitting?; Why is "tummy time" so important for my child?; Why is crawling so important?; What does positioning mean?; How does a baby develop the ability to move while in the womb?; What are reflexes?; Why do parents need to know about reflexes?; Chapter 3 - Feeding and Oral-Motor (Muscles of the Mouth); What does food aversion mean?; Why does my child eat only one or two foods?; How can I tell if my child is having difficulty with eating?

Who should be involved in the "feeding team"?Why do sweet, sour, and salty foods matter? What is the texture of a food?; Someone told me that I have to force-feed my child. Is that true?; Is it true that you have to exercise mouth/oral muscles before eating?; Why does my older child drool?; How do I help my child to strengthen her mouth/oral muscles?; Why isn't my child chewing his food?; What does my child's positioning have to do with her eating?; What does touching different textures with the hands have to do with eating?; Ways to work on holding feeding utensils and scooping up food

Why is my child making so many "odd" noises with his mouth?What if my child is never hungry OR never seems to be full?; Chapter 4 - Handwriting and the Upper Extremity (Arm); What are fine motor skills?; How do grasp and hand use develop?; What are intrinsic muscles? What is "in-hand" manipulation?; How can I help my child to button, zip, and snap? Why is my child not able to use a tripod grasp?; Is it OK to use grippers on my child's pencil?; What can I do to help my child to develop hand dominance?; How can I work on cutting/scissoring skills with my child?; What is bilateral integration?

What does it mean to cross the midline?My child has weak arms. What can we do at home?; Chapter 5 - What Do You Mean, We Have More Than Five Senses?; What are the other senses?; What is modulation of our sensory system?; What does successful sensory processing/integration mean to my child and his abilities?; What does sensory processing dysfunction look like in a classroom setting from a child's perspective?; Why does my child crash into people and furniture all of the time?

Why is my child chewing on his shirt, pencil, or other items which are not appropriate? Why is my child gagging and stuffing food into his mouth?

Notes:

Includes index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-78450-258-8