based on the child's sensory needs. Occupational therapy is particularly effective in not only helping children with autism to refine gross and fine motor skills, but to also filter information and manage environmental stimuli. Most individuals on the autism spectrum experience difficulty with sensory processing.

Occupational therapy can help develop the following types of real-world, everyday skills: Personal care abilities, such as meal preparation, cooking, cleaning, shopping, and money management. Sensory processing abilities to mitigate the negative effects of hypersensitivity and seeking behaviors.

The Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) assessment consists of a combination of observation, narrative and social assessment. The ASD assessment is used by occupational therapists to better understand how the autistic spectrum is impacting upon their school and home life, most notably during social situations.