The goal of this continuing education program is to provide OTs with information regarding sensory processing in individuals with autism spectrum disorders. After you study the information presented here, you will be able to —
- Define sensory processing and its prevalence in the autism population.
- Demonstrate an understanding of evidence that supports sensory processing deficits in autism.
- Describe the assessment tools available to OTs to measure sensory processing in autism.
Accreditation Information
Gannett Education is an approved provider of continuing education for occupational therapists by the American Occupational Therapy Association. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.
Gannett Education is also accredited by the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy (provider # FBN 50-1489).
Continuing education approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association is accepted for relicensure by the state boards for occupational therapists in: Alaska, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia.
