Daily living skill support for autistic people through a neurodiversity-affirming practice lens
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Occupational therapists can support autistic individuals in developing daily living skills (DLS) to enhance quality of life and independence. Affirming practices ensure support aligns with neurodiversity principles, avoiding attempts to change autistic people.
Area Of Science
- Occupational therapy
- Neurodiversity studies
- Disability studies
Background
- Daily living skills (DLS) are crucial for autistic individuals' quality of life (QoL), independent living, and community participation.
- Autistic young people often face challenges in QoL and independent living compared to their non-autistic peers.
- Therapists face a dilemma in balancing DLS support with neurodiversity-affirming practices, avoiding normalization or behavior modification.
Purpose Of The Study
- To explore the literature on DLS and the neurodiversity movement within occupational therapy.
- To examine if DLS support can be neurodiversity-affirming or if it compels autistic individuals to conform to societal norms.
- To align occupational therapy practices with neurodiversity principles.
Main Methods
- Theoretical paper analyzing existing literature.
- Exploration of occupational therapy values and the Canadian Model of Occupational Participation.
- Discussion on the compatibility of targeted DLS support with neurodiversity-affirming care.
Main Results
- DLS are vital for maximizing QoL for all individuals, irrespective of neurotype.
- Occupational therapy values are congruent with the neurodiversity movement's core principles.
- Occupational therapists possess the necessary skills and values to implement DLS support through affirming practices.
Conclusions
- Occupational therapists must critically evaluate their practices for alignment with professional values and neurodiversity-affirming models.
- Further research is needed to investigate DLS and neurodiversity-affirming practices to guide therapists.
- Supporting DLS is essential for autistic individuals' autonomy and QoL without compromising their identity.
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