Hi,
Please delete if not allowed. Looking for some OT related advice on a case.
I'm in Psychiatry so a little bit of a different field, but I have a 19 yo kid with Autism and Intellectual deficits (he was diagnosed super late). He has a lot of issues with being able to manage his hygiene and with small fine motor tasks (though gross motor things are relatively ok). He can't tie his own shoes and requires extra assistance after he uses the restroom. I've suggested possibly looking into OT but his father (who is 62 and is kind of fed up of taking care of him doesn't think it will make a difference at this stage). I'm just wondering if there is any benefit to learning any skills or has most of the neuroplasticity already taken place?
I feel bad for this poor kid as he is really a sweetheart with some potential and I want him to pursue this option if it will help. Other downside is that since COVID has hit, there is limitations of getting someone to do it in person (a lot of stuff is via Zoom) and the places that are possible are at least 20-30 miles away.
Thanks in advance for any tips.
Please delete if not allowed. Looking for some OT related advice on a case.
I'm in Psychiatry so a little bit of a different field, but I have a 19 yo kid with Autism and Intellectual deficits (he was diagnosed super late). He has a lot of issues with being able to manage his hygiene and with small fine motor tasks (though gross motor things are relatively ok). He can't tie his own shoes and requires extra assistance after he uses the restroom. I've suggested possibly looking into OT but his father (who is 62 and is kind of fed up of taking care of him doesn't think it will make a difference at this stage). I'm just wondering if there is any benefit to learning any skills or has most of the neuroplasticity already taken place?
I feel bad for this poor kid as he is really a sweetheart with some potential and I want him to pursue this option if it will help. Other downside is that since COVID has hit, there is limitations of getting someone to do it in person (a lot of stuff is via Zoom) and the places that are possible are at least 20-30 miles away.
Thanks in advance for any tips.