Article

OBJECTIVE: To examine interventions addressing work, activities of daily living
(ADLs), instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), education, and sleep for
people with autism spectrum disorder. METHOD:
A total of 23 studies were
identified, and 9 work-, 11 ADL/ IADL-, and
3 education-related interventions were
examined. No sleep studies were identified. RESULTS: Use of mobile and tablet
technologies for vocational skills was supported. Support for ADL/ IADL
intervention is variable, with indications that Cognitive Orientation to
Occupational Performance, sensory integration, and contextual interventions may
increase occupational performance. Preliminary evidence suggests that daily yoga and brief exercise may improve classroom performance and behavior; group physical
activities may assist with school readiness variables. Evidence for using
technologies for IADLs was limited, as was evidence determining effective
interventions for feeding and eating issues. CONCLUSIONS: Studies investigating
interventions related to sleep are lacking. More studies are needed in all areas,
presenting opportunities for the expansion of science-driven occupational therapy
practice and research for people with ASD.
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