This systematic review examined the literature published from January 2006 to April 2013
related to the effectiveness of occupational therapy interventions for children with autism …

Early school transitions are exciting, yet challenging, experiences for children with special
needs, such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and their families. Transition to school …

Background/aim Occupational therapists consider the impact of autism spectrum disorder on
occupational performance at school. Occupational therapists work with teachers to support …

Background A dramatic increase in the prevalence of autism spectrum disorders and
increased funding to support children with autism spectrum disorders have added to the …

Handwriting is commonly identified as an area of weakness in children with autism spectrum
disorder (ASD), but precise deficits have not been fully characterised. Boys with ASD (n= 23) …

Introduction The inclusion of a therapy dog has been suggested as a means of facilitating
therapy engagement for children on the autism spectrum within occupational therapy …

Background The current practice of occupational therapy services provided for children with
autism spectrum disorders in Victoria, Australia was investigated–specifically, practice in …

As autism spectrum disorders become more prevalent and comprise a growing percentage
of occupational therapists' caseloads, it is important to examine trends in the literature. The …

Occupational therapy has undergone a paradigm shift from a more mechanistic to an
occupation-focused perspective, which has influenced practice as well as the professional …

Statement of context: Canine-assisted occupational therapy for children on the autism
spectrum has been proposed as a means of enhancing goal-directed interventions, yet there …