On The Spectrum Therapy Services

31/03/2025

April is Autism Awareness month. Check this out https://neurodivergentinsights.com/autism-in-therapy/

There's a lot of misinformation about autism and supporting Autistic Needs. As a neurodivergent clinician, here's how to navigate autism in therapy.

12/02/2025

Love this.

🧠 'Literature suggests gene expression is based upon the specific environment within which one lives, which ultimately influences brain function and behaviour.' Discover the (lesser-known) relevance of to and : theOThub.com/article/neuroplasticity

03/08/2024

Feeling grateful for being a part of other people's journeys in raising adults with ASD

17/07/2024

https://www.facebook.com/reel/288077287720743

I'm sure you can relate to this! (for any parent with a child on the spectrum) :)

29/06/2024

Our one-day interactive workshop will focus on building a strong foundation for how to assist with healing work-related burnout and how to foster work/life balance using occupational therapy intervention and skills- https://buff.ly/4bXHIs8

You will learn about:
✅ The nervous system
✅ The occupational and functional life impacts of burnout
✅ The impact of emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and self-efficacy on return to ✅ The unique position of occupational therapists in assisting with burnout prevention, management and recovery

👉 Health care burnout 101: Occupational therapy for the clinician and the client
📆 September 26, 2024
🕒 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. ET
Presented by occupational therapist Kat Dikeakos

Save $50 when you register by July 17th!

29/06/2024

29/06/2024

Never underestimate abilities based on a label. My son just got his license! Proud to be an ASD mom ###

26/05/2024

Tonight’s doodle.

25/05/2024

I love the versatility of our profession !

Did you know that occupational therapists often assist with return-to-work planning following an injury? OTs can assess your level of functionality and any limitations you may experience post-injury. They also collaborate with your employer to develop a customized return-to-work plan that outlines the gradual progression of hours, duties, and responsibilities as you transition back to work. They may recommend modifications or accommodations in the workplace, such as ergonomic adjustments, assistive devices, or various tools to support your successful return. By working closely with you and your support network, occupational therapists consider your goals and overall function to support your successful reintegration into the workforce!

10/03/2024

Older autistic adults show accelerated decline of memory and hippocampal volume and have challenges in executive functioning.

Elizabeth Wise, Calliope Holingue, Leann DaWalt, R. Blair Braden,
Enhancing the mental health and well-being of aging autistic adults,
The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry,
Volume 32, Issue 4, Supplement,
2024,
Page S3,
ISSN 1064-7481,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jagp.2024.01.038.
(https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1064748124000496)

10/03/2024

https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2093&context=ojot
The role of Occupational Therapy in supporting teens and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder and sexual education.

10/03/2024

https://journals.healio.com/doi/full/10.3928/24761222-20180212-01

Background:Employment is a significant factor contributing to identity and quality of life for adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Currently, relatively little is known about the most efficient and effective ways to support adults with ASD to ...