Grade School Population with Autism and the Development of Social Emotional Skills

Authors

• Sabrina Cheney, University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesFollow
• Cynthia Haynes, University of St. Augustine for Health ScienccesFollow

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Description

The purpose was to create and evaluate the efficacy of an occupational therapy informed program that addressed social skills, promoted emotional well-being, and fostered a sense of belonging for grade school students with ASD by enhancing communication, interaction, and relationship-building skills.

Publication Date

Spring 4-10-2026

Publisher

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Keywords

Autistic disorder, Schools, Humans

Medical Subject Headings

Autistic disorder, Schools, Humans

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences | Occupational Therapy

Comments

Poster presented at the OTD Capstone Symposium held at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences on April 10, 2026.

Recommended Citation

Cheney, S., & Haynes, C. (2026, April 10). Grade School Population with Autism and the Development of Social Emotional Skills. Poster presented at the Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium, University of St Augustine for Health Sciences. Retrieved from https://soar.usa.edu/otdcapstonesspring2026/29