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Sensory integration disorder and autism

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we took opinin of two doctors about my grandson. One said- autism and other said - sensory integration disorder. He is currently undergoing OT. Is the therapy different for both these conditions?

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  • There are several common components of autism which an OT might help with, including sensory issues, dyspraxia (problems of body control), and executive functioning (ability to begin tasks, follow instructions etc.) Many of these are common to other conditions too, such as ADHD and some learning disabilities. To the OT, what should matter much more than the specific diagnosis is identifying the practical problems that your grandson struggles with the most, and supporting him with those. Your grandson's parents should not be afraid to ask for feedback from the OT about what techniques they are using and why; in fact, the OT should encourage this so that exercises can be backed-up by positive reinforcement at home.

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  • There are several common components of autism which an OT might help with, including sensory issues, dyspraxia (problems of body control), and executive functioning (ability to begin tasks, follow instructions etc.) Many of these are common to other conditions too, such as ADHD and some learning disabilities. To the OT, what should matter much more than the specific diagnosis is identifying the practical problems that your grandson struggles with the most, and supporting him with those. Your grandson's parents should not be afraid to ask for feedback from the OT about what techniques they are using and why; in fact, the OT should encourage this so that exercises can be backed-up by positive reinforcement at home.

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