The Missing Piece: A Sensory Toolkit for Parents, Educators, Healthcare Professionals, and Caregivers of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD).

Author

Jennavive Holm

Date of Award

2023

Document Type

Scholarly Project

Degree Name

Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)

Department

Occupational Therapy

First Advisor

Andrea Young

Abstract

The purpose of this project is to create educational material pertaining to sensory processing. The intended audience includes families, caregivers, teachers, and other healthcare professional who treat and/or care for individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and/or Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD). This sensory toolkit was developed to enhance parents and caregiver education on ASD and SPD diagnoses to increase both the child’s and the caregiver’s quality of life. It is hoped that this sensory toolkit will provide caregivers with invaluable resources and tools to use outside of the clinic. This product will incorporate the expertise of occupational therapy (OT) to provide caregivers with factual information on ASD and SPD diagnoses, signs to look for that may warrant a professional consultation, activities that are low-cost, creative, and can be conducted within the home or school environment, as well as further resources that are both informative and motivating.

Recommended Citation

Holm, Jennavive, "The Missing Piece: A Sensory Toolkit for Parents, Educators, Healthcare Professionals, and Caregivers of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)." (2023). Occupational Therapy Capstones. 566.
https://commons.und.edu/ot-grad/566