An Occupational Therapist (OT), helps individuals with autism to become skilled at living independently by studying\u00a0human growth and development and a person\u2019s interaction with the environment through daily activities. OTs\u00a0are experts in the social, emotional, and physiological effects of illness and injury.<\/p>\n

Sources and helpful links:<\/p>\n

The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc.<\/strong> – Find occupational therapist<\/em> –\u00a0http:\/\/www.aota.org\/autism<\/a><\/p>\n

About Health<\/strong> – Occupational Therapy<\/em> – http:\/\/autism.about.com\/od\/whatisautism\/a\/OTBasics.htm<\/a><\/p>\n

WebMD<\/strong> – Benefits of Occupational Therapy for Autism<\/em> – http:\/\/www.webmd.com\/brain\/autism\/benefits-of-occupational-therapy-for-autism<\/a><\/p>\n

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An Occupational Therapist (OT), helps individuals with autism to become skilled at living independently by studying\u00a0human growth and development and a person\u2019s interaction with the environment through daily activities. OTs\u00a0are experts in the social, emotional, and physiological effects of illness …<\/p>\n

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