OT or ABA?
Audhd 11 yo who had to be unenrolled from small charter in December due to daily meltdowns that included self harm and terrible mental health. We’ve been unschooling, adjusting meds, improving sleep, and doing 1hr/week cbt style therapy. Her therapist and I agree that she likely would benefit from more intensive therapy for her emotional regulation and recovery. (An hour of being among peers in scouts drains her battery so badly she takes days to recover) I’ve spoken to a few recommended OTs who do work with regulation and have teen group work as an additional option also. None of the places are less than 45 minutes drive. There are half a dozen ABA places in our town. And the ABA places can do more than 1hr/week to work on skills. 11yo desperately wants to rejoin her school in the fall but if I had to make the decision today based on her current abilities, I’d say no way, she wouldn’t make it to lunch. So, asking this group (whom I assume has folks with experience in both OT and ABA) which option may be better?