Independence at home for people with autism spectrum disorder: How can the home environment be supportive? (April 6, 2021)

Canadian occupational therapists have a key role to play to support the independence at home of adolescents and adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Learning about factors influencing their independence at home will enhance occupational therapist’s reflections regarding key elements to document during evaluations and potential interventions to create residential environments supporting their full potential.

This webinar will investigate how residential environments that support the independence at home of adolescents and adults with autism spectrum disorder can be created.  More specifically, the main factors that influence the independence at home of adolescents and adults with ASD will be reviewed. These factors have been identified in a study in which 10 persons with ASD and 13 parents have been interviewed. Concrete interventions based on the thoughts shared by the participants will be discussed.

After taking part in this webinar, participants will be able to: 

1. Identify the main environmental factors influencing the independence at home of adolescents and adults with autism spectrum disorder.
2. Recognize relevant interventions to create home environments that support the independence at home of adolescents and adults with autism spectrum disorder.

Level 
Intermediate (3-5 years of experience in this specific practice area)