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The following articles appeared in OT Practice from 2008-present, and are listed by date of publication order, with the latest articles on top.

Children and Adolescent | Adults | Both | Technology | Legislation

Children and Adolescent with Autism

• The Sky's the Limit: Occupational Therapist Helps Develop Mock Flights for Kids With Autism
• Therapeutic Humor: Understanding Laughter's Cognitive, Social, and Emotional Benefits
• Making Inexpensive Deep Pressure Vests for Children Transitioning to College: Issues for Students With an Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Parents' Perspectives of Their Children With Autism: On Play, Accommodations, Home Environment, and Occupational Therapy Services
• Parenting Sensory Processing Dysfunction
• The Role of Occupational Therapy in the Child Outcomes Process
• Emergent Literacy for Children With Disabilities
• Providing OT Using SI Theory and Methods in School-Based Practice
• Rhyming Storybooks To Address Safety for Children With an ASD
• "When I Get Mad…"

Adults with Autism

• Questions and Answers: Lisa Crabtree, Director, Towson University's Center for Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Encounters With Dave: Occupational Therapy's Role With Adults With Autism
• Autism Is Lifelong: Community Integration of Adults on the Autism Spectrum

For Both Kids and Adults

• What About the Families?
• The Role of Occupational Therapy in Transitions Throughout the Lifespan
• Using the Sensory Processing Measure (SPM) in Multiple Practice Areas
• Evidence-Based Practice Resources: Autism Spectrum Disorder
• The Art of Written Expression Through Keyboarding

Technology:

• App Support: Mobile Software Applications for Individuals With Cognitive and Behavioral Challenges
• Electronic Slates: Tablets and Handheld Devices Help High Schoolers Transition
• Using Social Stories and Sensory Stories in Autism Intervention

Legislation

• Autism Legislation Creates New Opportunities
• Autism Policy Update
• State Legislatures Address Autism Spectrum Disorders

Special Issues:

• Autism -- September/October 2012
• Sensory Integration--March/April 2007

March/April 2007 Issue Details:
The following articles appeared in the American Journal of Occupational Therapy (AJOT) from 2007-present, and are listed by date of publication order, with the latest articles on top. AJOT is a  peer reviewed journal focuses on research, practice, and health care issues in the field of occupational therapy. 

Please note: due to login restrictions, we can not link directly to the articles online. Members must login first to access AJOT Online. We have provided the article titles below. You may copy/paste the title into the search box on AJOT Online to go to the article directly. We appologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

Children and Adolescent  |  Both Kids and Adults 

Children and Adolescent with Autism

• How Sensory Experiences of Children With and Without Autism Affect Family Occupations
• Effects of a Father-Based In-Home Intervention on Perceived Stress and Family Dynamics in Parents of Children With Autism
• Early Intervention for Autism With a Parent-Delivered Qigong Massage Program: A Randomized Controlled Trial
• Effects of Therapy Cushions on Classroom Behaviors of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Effectiveness of Sensory Integration Interventions in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Pilot Study
• Effectiveness of Therapy Ball Chairs on Classroom Participation in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Relationship Between Context and Sensory Processing in Children With Autism
• Relationships Between Stereotyped Movements and Sensory Processing Disorders in Children With and Without Developmental or Sensory Disorders
• Exploring the Effectiveness of Occupational Therapy Interventions, Other Than the Sensory Integration Approach, With Children and Adolescents Experiencing Difficulty Processing and Integrating Sensory Information
• Qigong Massage Treatment for Sensory and Self-Regulation Problems in Young Children With Autism: A Randomized Controlled Trial
• Parent Reports of Sensory Experiences of Preschool Children With and Without Autism: A Qualitative Study
• Sensory Processing and Classroom Emotional, Behavioral, and Educational Outcomes in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Out-of-School Participation Patterns in Children With High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Outcomes of a Pilot Training Program in a Qigong Massage Intervention for Young Children With Autism
• Evidence-Based Review of Interventions for Autism Used in or of Relevance to Occupational Therapy
• Extreme Sensory Modulation Behaviors in Toddlers With Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Sensory Processing in Children With and Without Autism: A Comparative Study Using the Short Sensory Profile

For Both Kids and Adults

• The Scope of Occupational Therapy Services for Individuals With an Autism Spectrum Disorder Across the Life Course
• You Can Know Me If You Listen: Sensory, Motor, and Communication Issues in a Nonverbal Person With Autism
• Evidence-Based Review of Interventions for Autism Used in or of Relevance to Occupational Therapy
• Immediate Effect of Ayres's Sensory Integration-Based Occupational Therapy Intervention With Autism Spectrum Disorders

• How Will the New Definition of Autism Spectrum Disorder Affect Occupational Therapy?
• Innovative Interventions Help Children With Autism Participate Fully
• Occupational Therapy a Part of California's Autism Advisory Task Force
• Emerging Niche—Children and Youth: Autism 
• Emerging Niche—Rehabilitation, Disability, and Participation: Autism in Adults
• Integrating Evidence Into Practice: Preparing Practitioners at Autism West
• OT an Essential Component for Individuals With Autism: AOTA's Autism Specialty Conference a Success
• Blog: Checking the Pulse: Autism topics
• Demonstrating the Value of OT for Children With Autism
• Creating Evidence: Sensory Integration and Children With Autism
•  Supporting Parents of Children With Autism: The Role of Occupational Therapy

The following articles appeared in SIS Quarterlies from 2008-present, and are listed by date of publication order, with the latest articles on top. Targeted to the unique interests of practitioners within each Special Interest Section, the Quarterly articles are specific to the SIS, evidence-based, reflective of practice and tied to occupation.

Children and Adolescent  |  Both

Children and Adolescent with Autism

• Research Brief: Sensory Responsiveness and Problem Sleep Behaviors in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Parenting a Child With Sensory Integration Challenges
• Creating Participation Opportunities at a Camp for Children With Autism and Asperger Syndrome
• Use of the Lifestyle Performance and Autism Model in a Group for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Growing Up With Sensory Processing Challenges

For Both Kids and Adults

• Skills for Life: Promoting Social Participation in Preteens and Teens With Autism Spectrum Disorder
• The Importance of Mentoring for the Professional Involvement of Therapists Specializing in Ayres Sensory Integration®

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