I am an SLP seeking advice from OTs about working with autistic children
I am a pediatric SLP (just starting my CFY) working primarily with autistic children with high support needs and low communication skills. Many of them are either on waitlists for OT or we are heavily recommending OT. It is hard to teach any communication or language skills when they are so disregulated and their attention is so low.
I saw an instagram post from an OT explaining how kids can’t “learn” until they have a foundation of sensory motor development (i.e. body awareness, motor planning, reflex maturation, postural security, attention center functions, etc). I have also heard a bit from OTs about the importance of core support in regulation and brain function. But as someone with limited education in this, I don’t fully know what it looks like to support these needs, especially as an SLP.
As an SLP, what can I incorporate into my practice that supports sensory motor needs, core support, etc.? Any articles I can read on this or practical tips are appreciated!