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

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