Autism and OT: Collaborating to Support Participation in the Classroom

With growing numbers of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) attending public schools (National Center for Education Statistics, 2018), occupational therapy practitioners are increasingly part of the educational teams supporting students in accessing and participating in both the educational curriculum and the broader school environment. Students with ASD present with a wide range of strengths and needs; therefore, school teams must comprise individuals with expertise and skills