Effective OT includes parent coaching, not just working with your child in sessions.
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Occupational Therapy for Autism in Ontario Occupational therapy (OT) for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) helps autistic children build the skills they need for daily life: sensory regulation, fine motor coordination, self-care, and school readiness. In Ontario, occupational therapists must be registered with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO), and their services are eligible for OAP Core Clinical Services funding. Effective OT includes parent coaching, not just working with your child in sessions. Families can access $6,600–$65,000/year depending on their child's assessed age and needs level. Request a written quote that lists the assessment, sessions, travel, report, taxes, and cancellation terms. Read the guide www.endthewaitontario.com/autism-occupational-therapy-ontario
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Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) delivered to children aged 18–30 months produced significant gains in IQ, adaptive behaviour, and autism severity — some children no longer met diagnostic criteria at follow-up
Cochrane systematic review finds evidence that early intensive behavioural intervention (EIBI) may produce positive effects on adaptive behaviour and communication for young children with ASD (low certainty of evidence)
WHO recommends accessible, community-based early interventions for children with autism. Timely evidence-based psychosocial interventions improve communication and social engagement
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