DOI: 10.5014/ajot.2023.77s2-po81 ISSN: 0272-9490
Becoming & Belonging: Experiences of Middle School Autistic Students Participating in an Inclusive, Interest-Based Maker Club
Joana Nana Serwaa Akrofi, Kavitha Murthi, Kristie Patten, Ariana Riccio, Wendy Martin, Dora Onwumere- Occupational Therapy
Abstract
Date Presented 04/21/2023
When working with autistic individuals, OTs need to incorporate interest-based activities in inclusive environments that promote protective factors and improve mental health and well-being.
Primary Author and Speaker: Joana Nana Serwaa Akrofi
Additional Authors and Speakers: Dora Onwumere
Contributing Authors: Kavitha Murthi, Kristie Patten, Ariana Riccio, Wendy Martin