Mental Health and Autism Spectrum Disorder: Intervention Approaches
Presented by Lindy Weaver
Non-Financial: Lindy Weaver has no competing non-financial interests or relationships with regard to the content presented in this course.
Meet your instructor
Lindy Weaver
Lindy L. Weaver, PhD, MOT, OTR\L is an Assistant Clinical Professor at The Ohio State University. She has 9 years of experience as an occupational therapist working in developmental pediatrics and mental health across inpatient, outpatient, and residential settings. She has presented at state, national, and school-based…
Chapters & learning objectives
1. Overview of Interventions for Co-Occurring Mental Health Difficulties in ASD
This chapter will introduce learners to pharmacological and psychological intervention approaches to managing symptoms of various mental illnesses. It will cover the roles of other professionals in the care of those with ASD and mental health difficulties. This chapter is important for outlining interventions that are commonly implemented and allows learners to understand the multidisciplinary aspects of caring for an individual with a dual-diagnosis.
2. The Role of OT in Supporting Postive Mental Health and Mental Health Management
This chapter will outline the role and general practices of an occupational therapy practitioner in treating individuals with ASD and will specifically expand on ways OT can leverage their current practices, training, and perspectives to support individuals with ASD so that they can maximize their mental health and well-being.
3. Occupational Therapy Intervention Approaches
This chapter will identify, describe, and explore both specific and universal approaches within the scope of occupational therapy practice that support the mental health and well-being of individuals with ASD. It will cover theoretical and clinical concepts in integrating these practices into an occupational therapy practitioner daily practice. It will be important for affirming OT practices that support mental health and well-being, but will also encourage practitioners to reflect on their current practices and challenge them to devise ways to integrate/implement approaches that focus on supporting the psychosocial health of those they work with.
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