Abstract
Recent CDC data on the prevalence of autism in the United States identified 1 in 68 children as having autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and it has been estimated that more than 3.5 million people in the United States live with ASD. OT practitioners work with individuals with ASD and their families in a variety of practice settings across the lifespan, often beginning in early childhood and including multiple transitions into adulthood. This Practice Guideline provides an overview of the evidence for occupational therapy to assist people with autism in achieving health, well-being, and participation in life through engagement in occupations. It includes a description of the occupational therapy process for this population, defining the domain and describing interventions that occur within acceptable practice. Extensive attention is given to sensory, psychosocial, and family issues. Appendixes include selected CPT codes and searchable Evidence Tables for ease of use.
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Table of Contents
Occupational Therapy Practice Guidelines for Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Front Matter
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- 1. Overview of Autism SpectrumDisorder 124
- 2. Occupational Therapy Process for Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorder 932
- 3. Best Practices and Evidence Overview 3962
- 4. Interventions for Social Skills, Social Communication, Restricted and Repetitive Behaviors, and Play Performance and Leisure Participation 4467
- 5. Sensory Integration and Sensory-Based Interventions 5376
- 6. Interventions for Performance in Work, ADLs, IADLs, Education, and Rest and Sleep 5780
- 7. Interventions for Parent Self-Efficacy, Family Coping and Resiliency, and Family Participation in Daily Life and Routines 6184
- 8. Implications for Occupational Therapy Practice, Education, and Research 6588
- References 7194
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Appendix A. Preparation and Qualifications of Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants
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- Appendix B. Domain and Process of Occupational Therapy 101124
- Appendix C. Selected ICD–9 and ICD–10 Codes 105128
- Appendix D. Selected CPT® Codes for Occupational Therapy Evaluations and Interventions for Individuals With ASD 107130
- Appendix E. Brief History of ASD Diagnosis and Prevalence 111134
- Appendix F. Evidence-Based Practice 113136
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Appendix G. Evidence Tables and Risk-of-Bias Tables
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