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Holistic Occupational Therapy
Root causes for challenges or dysregulation come from needs that are not met.
Common needs addressed include:
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Sensory
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Number sense in math
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Foundations for reading
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Socialization
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Motor strength and coordination
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Working memory
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Processing speed
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Executive functioning
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Neurodivergent thinking and processing
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Basic needs, safety and nurture.
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Self awareness
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Stress management
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Role development (parent/student/sibling, etc.)
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Leisure pursuits
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Environment
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Level of challenge-expectations
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Time management
This approach may be most beneficial for those who experience
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ADHD
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Autism
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Fine and Gross motor strength and coordination challenges
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Dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia
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Executive function challenges
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Sensory processing differences
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Acute and Chronic Stress
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Giftedness
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Twice Exceptionality
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Demand Avoidance
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Anxiety
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Developmental delay
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Prematurity at birth