A Program to Address ADL Independence for Young Adults with Autism and Sensory Processing Disorder and Their Caregivers

Authors

Benjamin Stovall, OTS, University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesFollow
Mary Greer, PhD, OTR, University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesFollow
Elizabeth McBride, OTR, North Texas Therapy InnovationsFollow

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Description

Young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and sensory processing disorder (SPD) often have difficulty understanding the steps to perform activities of daily living (ADLs) and may become overstimulated when performing their ADLs. Difficulties performing their ADLs cause dependence on their caregivers, which in turn causes both the client and caregiver to have increased stress and avoidance of these ADLs. Occupational therapists (OT) work with individuals with ASD and SPD, but there is little literature to support OT intervention with young adults or to reduce caregiver stress. This capstone found resources and techniques to improve young adults independence in ADLs and decrease caregiver stress

Publication Date

Spring 4-17-2024

Publisher

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Keywords

Autism spectrum disorder, Sensory processing disorder, Young adults, Caregivers

Medical Subject Headings

Autism disorder, Autism spectrum disorder, Neurodevelopmental disorders, Perception, Young adult, Caregivers

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences | Occupational Therapy

Comments

Poster presented at the Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium, held online at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences on April 10-17, 2024.

Recommended Citation

Stovall,, B., Greer,, M., & McBride,, E. (2024, April 17). A Program to Address ADL Independence for Young Adults with Autism and Sensory Processing Disorder and Their Caregivers. Poster presented at the Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium, University of St Augustine for Health Sciences. Retrieved from https://soar.usa.edu/otdcapstonesspring2024/69