Autistic: Beyond the Label
Autistic: Beyond the Label
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Hey, have you made an autistic child smile today? Let's talk about what we are learning as we parent, teach and provide fundamental services to autistic children and youth. In Discovering and Shaping the Care, join Beth McBarnett and I for a look at her autism journey from diagnosis to volunteer work. In My Big Autism Reading Adventure, learn to appreciate the autism reading you already do and then keep listening for reviews of interesting books on autism, from the practical, or scientific, to the humorous. Come back for a new interview and book review each month!
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The podcast focuses on various topics surrounding autism, such as parenting, educational strategies, and personal stories, with episodes featuring discussions on literature like 'More Than Words' and insightful interviews with figures like Dr. Temple Grandin, who provides expertise on life skills and sensory sensitivities.
Hey, have you made an autistic child smile today? Let’s talk about what we are learning as we parent, teach and provide fundamental services to autistic children and youth. If you are reading this, you probably already know about Temple Grandin, one of the world’s foremost autism advocates. Check out mr recent two-part interview with Dr. Grandin. Come back for a new interview and book review each month!
Cathy Vey is a Canadian Occupational Therapist registered with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario. She isa member of the Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists. Cathy has over 20 years of experience providing occupational therapy services for infants, children, and adolescents with a wide range of needs and abilities. She has also worked with other groups such as Veterans.
In this episode of Autistic Beyond the Label, podcast host Dr. Dana Colarusso interviews Cathy Vey about what occupational therapy is and how it can help autistic kids. Cathy Vey shares her knowledge of how occupational therapists tailor the therapy program to the individual child’s specific needs and goals. She explains the difference between top-down and bottom-up strategies, and the dual focus on need-to-do and want-to-do goals.
In this conversation, Dr. Dana Colarusso and Cathy Vey explore the different facets of occupational therapy, especially in regard to children with autism, including:
*The ways in which occupational therapy can help children participate in daily activities at home, at school, and in the community
*the importance of parental involvement
*the role of sensory processing and stimming in therapy.
The discussion also highlights success stories and the various therapeutic approaches used to support children's development.
Cathy Vey can be reached at her website: cathyveyot.com
Music composed by and used with the permission of Peter de Mello.
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