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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][b]She needs OT ASAP. [/b]

-child therapist [/quote]

How would OT help with this?[/quote]

There are OT practitioners that specialize in OT for sensory issues, which is what this is. She needs a sensory diet- she needs socially
acceptable ways to meet her sensory needs that don't depend on other people. Introducing fidgets, exercises, certain textures, movement activities etc all help. This is absolutely in an OT's wheelhouse and there is a plethora of information online about this. [/quote]

You’re assuming a lot thinking this is a sensory need. Should give back your degree, this ain’t it. [/quote]

You are responding to multiple people (who are all telling you the same thing btw). I never wrote on this thread what my degree is in so nice try but you don't have any idea what you're talking about. [/quote]

Ok post some evidence about “sensory diets” changing disruptive behavior. [/quote]

I understand that you are bitter because you have dedicated what is likely the majority of your adult life to a treatment modality that is increasingly viewed as outdated, ineffectual and cruel.

ABA is like someone coming in with a broken foot and teaching them to walk on it even though it hurts. Can they walk? Of course. Does it fix the problem? Of course not. Behavior indicates a need. Meet the need and the behavior disappears. [/quote]

ABA and other types of behavioral therapy are ESSENTIAL for kids on the spectrum with disruptive or unsafe behaviors. Notice I never said OT doesn't have value. But its value is not to modify behaviors. [/quote]

You haven’t evaluated this child so you have no idea if ABA is the appropriate intervention here. You made your suggestion. It’s a good one. I’m sure OP read it. Your relentless badgering of other posters only undermines your credibility.[/quote]

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