When Parents Aren't on Board With Therapy and Reasonable Parental Expectations (according to the NDIS)

This week, we dust off the backpack, polish up our shoes, and go back to grade 11 as we answer a student who asked if we could help them finish their Stage 2 Child Studies assignment. The questions were so insightful, we thought we'd answer them in full on the podcast. Here's what we'll be tackling this week: What role does play-based therapy have in helping children on the autism spectrum build social skills and emotional awareness?How do occupational therapists tailor strategies to meet the unique emotional needs of individual children with autism?What are some key challenges you face in supporting social development in children within this age group?In your experience, what are the most common social and emotional challenges faced by children with autism in early childhood?How does occupational therapy specifically target these challenges in children aged 3 to 8?How can occupational therapy improve a child’s ability to form relationships with peers and adults? + much more.  If you liked something we talked about, or you learned something from listening to us, share it with your friends,  family, uni classmates or colleagues. The more people that know about occupational therapy, the better!  If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via Instagram or our email [email protected] 

This week, Michael and Eleanor take a parent focus and unpack what to do when you have one parent who understands the process of OT and the other doesn't and how you can proactively manage expectations while working towards a goal that everyone can understand. We also cover what are reasonable expectations for caring for your young person according to the NDIS guidelines and what that might look like for your family/young person. Plus our regular segments are back to build your OT tool kit!  If you liked something we talked about, or you learned something from listening to us, share it with your friends,  family, uni classmates or colleagues. The more people that know about occupational therapy, the better!  If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via Instagram or our email [email protected]