Everyday Activities to Help Your Child with Autism Live Life to the Full: Simple Exercises to Boost Functional Skills, Sensory Processing, Coordinatio
Occupational therapies for children with autism can greatly improve their ability to perform functional tasks, use visual and motor skills, and learn self-care routines as well as help them with sensory issues and body coordination. This guide to incorporating occupational therapy techniques into routine activities combines the expertise of Jacobs, an occupational therapist, and Betts (superintendent, Boyertown Area School District; Hints and Tips for Helping Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders).It introduces readers to autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and describes how ASD can affect areas like body awareness and the senses, then presents clear, simple activities that can be performed by families throughout the course of the day to work on specific issues.VERDICT: This work is an indispensable tool for parents and caregivers seeking to improve the lives of children with autism, whether they are performing daily tasks or just having fun. --Library Journal, February 29, 2012