EPISODE · Apr 8, 2019 · 1H
Helping Autistic Kids Learn, Play and Thrive with Meg Proctor
from OT 4 Lyfe · host Sarah Putt, MA, OTR/L
Meg and Sarah discuss:Common misconceptions about autismLooking at the broader picture of autistic childrenUtilizing the right tools for each individual childImportance of evaluation and re-evaluationMeg’s journey into specializing in autismFinding the right mentor who aligns with your purpose and valuesWorking in early intervention and how that shaped Meg’s current workCommon questions from other therapists about autism and playSelecting the right goals for working on play skills with children with autismIdentifying play skill goals versus social play goals and when to use themUsing simple activities to increase generalization from during therapy to the child’s daily routineUtilizing a balance between using resources within the client’s homes and bringing a therapy bagUse of naturalistic strategies to get them to start imitatingScaffolding up or down to adjust the strategies to teach them skills, especially when they are rigidHow to structure your sessionsMeg’s company Learn Play ThriveContact her:http://www.learnplaythrive.comCoupon Code for OT 4 Lyfe Listeners: OT4Lyfe25Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/OTandAutism/Email: [email protected]
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Many autistic kids have significantly delayed play skills, as well as they have difficulty learning new skills and expanding upon the skills they already have. More often than not therapists find themselves trying to teach autistic children how to play through imitation, but these children often have major difficulty with the imitation of others. Combine that with poor engagement and visual regard for others and learning to play for an autistic child can be daunting task. In this episode, we bring on Meg Proctor MS, OTR/L who is an expert in working with autistic children and who loves teaching therapists strategies to put in their tool belt. Meg and Sarah chat about all things autism and play.
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