Occupational Therapy
Who can benefit from Occupational Therapy?
We all have seven senses. Children and adults presenting with Autism can struggle with Sensory overload. This can present in many ways, such as challenging behaviour, withdrawal and complete shutdown.
There are, though, a number of simple strategies that can be used in the home or classroom to effectively add the sensory filters that these students often require. Occupational therapists are key to this intervention. Adding the right filters and intervention to target each sensory system helps the child’s nervous system become more organised/regulated and therefore assists the child with attention and performance.
Áine Loi
Specialist Occupational Therapist
Áine is a registered occupational therapist and associate nutritionist, specialising in eating disorders. She has over 12 years’ experience working as an occupational therapist in physical and mental health settings in both the NHS
and private sector.
Áine works with young people and adults using a holistic, client-centred approach which focuses on the ‘whole person’. She also offers support and skills-based training to families, partners and carers, providing psycho-education and practical tips for managing eating disorders in the home environment. Áine can work with clients via online sessions or face-to-face.