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Autism Resources

Early Intervention/Early Childhood

Journal Article and AOTA Response on OT Preparation in Early Intervention - pdf, 1 mb
Virtual Chat: AOTA Practice Advisory on Occupational Therapy in Early Intervention
Self-Paced Clinical Course - Early Childhood
Occupational Therapy Qualifications by State – Early Intervention August 2008 - pdf, 65 kb -
AOTA Practice Advisory on Occupational Therapy in Early Intervention - pdf, 40 kb
FAQ: What is the Role of OT in Early Intervention - pdf, 1.9 mb -
Occupational Therapy: A Vital Role in Dysphagia Care - pdf, 1.4 mb
Occupational Therapy for Young Children: Birth Through 5 Years of Age - pdf, 1.9 mb
Role of OT with Infants, Toddlers, and Families in Early Intervention - pdf, 2.2 mb
Specialized Knowledge and Skills in Feeding, Eating, and Swallowing for Occupational Therapy Practice (2007) - pdf, 196 kb -
Specialized Knowledge and Skills for Occupational Therapy Practice in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (reviewed 2010) - pdf, 112 kb -
AOTA's Societal Statement on Autism Spectrum Disorders (2009) - pdf, 76 kb
AOTA's Societal Statement on Family Caregivers (2007) - pdf, 72 kb
AOTA's Societal Statement on Play (2008) - pdf, 70 kb

Mental Health

NEW! - How To Use the Mental Health Information Sheets - pdf, 169 kb
NEW! - Childhood Obesity - pdf, 140 kb
Building Play Skills for Healthy Children & Families - pdf, 995 kb
FAQ: What is Occupational Therapy's Role in Supporting Persons With an Autism Spectrum Disorder? - pdf, 220 kb
Occupational Therapy and School Mental Health - pdf, 561 kb
AOTA Practice Guideline Series: OT Practice Guideline for Children with Behavioral and Psychosocial Needs
AOTA's Societal Statement on Stress and Stress Disorders (2007) - pdf, 72 kb
Frequently Asked Questions for Educators - Help All Students Achieve Greater Success in Academic Performance and Social Participation - NEW! - pdf, 86 kb
FAQ on School Mental Health - pdf, 346 kb -
Mental Health in Children and Youth: The Benefit and Role of Occupational Therapy - pdf, 1.9 mb
Statement: Occupational Therapy Services in the Promotion of Psychological and Social Aspects of Mental Health (2010) - pdf, 119 kb -
Tips for Educators for Students With Autism - pdf, 359 kb

Play

How to Pick a Toy: Checklist for Toy Shopping - pdf, 691 kb
Learning Through Play - pdf, 758 kb
Building Play Skills for Healthy Children & Families - pdf, 995 kb

School-Based Practice

NEW! - How To Use the Mental Health Information Sheets - pdf, 169 kb
NEW! - Childhood Obesity - pdf, 140 kb
Tips for Educators for Students With Autism - pdf, 359 kb
The IDEA Partnership Collection on Related Services/SISP
The IRIS Center Module on Related Services/SISP
Book: Collaborating for Student Success: A Guide for School-Based Occupational Therapy
OT Tips for Homework Success - pdf, 193 kb
OT Tips for Health and Success in Schools - pdf, 199 kb
Response to Intervention (RtI)
Occupational Therapy in School Settings - pdf, 497 kb
Prevention of and Intervention for Bullying
FAQs on Medicaid, Pediatric, and School System
State Guidelines for School Based Practice - pdf, 250 kb
Mental Health in Children and Youth: The Benefit and Role of Occupational Therapy - pdf, 1.9 mb
Occupational Therapy and School Mental Health - pdf, 561 kb
EISSIS FAQs - pdf, 384 kb
Products—OT Services for Children and Youth Under IDEA, 3rd edition
Products—The New IDEA: An Occupational Therapy Toolkit (CD-ROM)
Role of OT with Children and Youth in School-Based Practice - pdf, 770 kb
Statement: Occupational Therapy Services in Early Childhood and School-Based Settings (2011) - pdf, 74 kb -
AOTA's Societal Statement on Play (2008) - pdf, 70 kb
AOTA's Societal Statement on Youth Violence (2007) - pdf, 71 kb
National Coalition on Personnel Shortages in Special Education and Related Services
FAQ: Response to Intervention for School-Based OTs and OTAs - pdf, 1.9 mb -

Sensory Integration

Stepping Beyond Assessments: Linking SI, Sensory Processing Measures
Addressing Sensory Integration Across the Lifespan Through Occupational Therapy - pdf, 176 kb
Frequently Asked Questions About Ayres Sensory Integration - pdf, 499 kb -
Occupational Therapy Services for Persons With Visual Impairment - pdf, 738 kb
SI: An Approach to OT Intervention (Powerpoint) - pdf, 5 mb -
AOTA's Societal Statement on Autism Spectrum Disorders (2009) - pdf, 76 kb
AOTA's Societal Statement on Play (2008) - pdf, 70 kb
Statement: Providing Occupational Therapy Using Sensory Integration Theory and Methods in School-Based Practice (2009) - pdf, 160 kb -
Statement: Scope of Occupational Therapy Services for Individuals With An Autism Spectrum Disorder Across The Lifecourse (2010) - pdf, 149 kb -

Transitions

National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities
Virtual Chat on High School Transitions
Chat on Early Childhood Transitions
Transitions for Children and Youth - pdf, 349 kb
FAQ: Occupational Therapy’s Role in Transition Services and Planning - pdf, 366 kb -
The Occupational Therapy Role in Driving and Community Mobility Across the Lifespan - pdf, 702 kb
OT Services at the Workplace: Transitional Return To Work Programs
Statement: Driving and Community Mobility Statement (2010) - pdf, 137 kb
Book and Continuing Education offered by AOTA on Transitions

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