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Occupational Therapy for Autistic children in South Africa

Expiry Date
: 21/03/2030
CPD Units
: 3.00 Points
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This article explores occupational therapists’ assessment and intervention for autistic children and describes treatment challenges and successes for therapists, child and family in South Africa.

Keywords: Occupational therapy intervention, Occupational therapy assessment, Autism spectrum disorder, Sensory processing, Sensory motor dysfunction, Standardised assessment / non-standardised assessment

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Educational Objectives

Educational Aim:

This study aims to explore and describe occupational therapists’ assessment and intervention for autistic children in South Africa.

Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of:

  1. Assessment and Intervention patterns of occupational therapists in South Africa
  2. Education and training for occupational therapists
  3. Challenges to autistic children and their families in South Africa
  4. Sensory processing and sensory motor function disorders
  5. Core features of ASD children

Instructions for this Module

  • Read the supplied reading material and complete the quiz that follows;
  • You have three attempts to pass the quiz;
  • The pass grade is 70%;
  • You need to pass the quiz to claim your CPD certificate;
  • Please click on the CPD certificate link below to claim your CPD certificate and to update your CPD Manager.

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