But as I reflect on this now —both as a neuroaffirming OT and as an Autistic person—I see something different. I see a child whose nervous system is communicating . . . something.

When it comes to supporting autistic children, one question I am often asked by occupational therapists is this: “How do I work with an...

I often see children’s actions labeled as “sensory seeking” when in fact they are truly reflecting difficulties processing and...