#61: Strengths-based OT for Autistic People with Kavitha Murthi
OT Potential Podcast | Occupational Therapy CEUs
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The Role of Strength-Based Practice in Enhancing Outcomes and Mental Wellness for Autistic People
The authors analyzed the content of a paper that I'll share in the show notes, and they used this analysis to define three critical components of strength-based practice. The first is to presume the competence of autistic people by focusing on their strength, rather than emphasizing their deficits. The second is to collaborate with autistic people in research and in practice by leveraging participatory methodologies. And the third is to create a supportive environment that maximizes the strength and interest of autistic people.
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