What Does A Therapist Do?

An occupational therapist is key. Providing advice and interventions that target every sense helps a child's nervous system become more organized. This can reduce children's anxiety and fatigue and improve their attention and performance. For children with autism, occupational therapy Chicago work on developing handwriting skills, fine motor skills, and everyday living skills. However, the most important role is also to assess and target the child's sensory processing differences. This is beneficial in removing barriers to learning and helping students become calmer and more focused.