This is a very cool article on a young adult center for people with autism, and one of their activities, using a cooking group to promote social skills.
http://www.richmond.com/news/local/henrico/article_b103c03b-e285-5e12-b128-1081c5f8303e.html
Love Ms. Fenske's comment in response to a little spill of an ingredient: "Everyone is not perfect. We're just special."
The center is in Henrico, Virginia and I know for sure that several OTs working in Henrico County Public Schools collaborate with speech pathologists and special education teachers on similar activities for school-aged folks (hello Becky G., OT buddy!).
Welcome to a spot to share ideas for working with students in exceptional education in public schools. Please describe activities you've successfully used with students to improve fine motor and self-help skills. Creative classroom adaptations for sensory-based and ergonomic needs are sought. Technology applications, low and high tech, are appreciated. Above all--be positive and professional in sharing your experiences and ideas. Thanks.
My good friend is in school right now to become a occupational therapist, and she is loving it so far. It sounds way intense and is something that takes a lot of hard work and hours to become good at. It's comforting to know that there are people who are willing to work had to help improve peoples health.
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