Special_talent123 Report post Posted September 13, 2009 Hello everyone, i been writing a book about my life with autism, but in one of my lower school reports it says that the resource they used for me to learn in lower school was called STEPS in capitals and i cant find the words what they stand for can any one help me here please? i know in special ed they used pecs with me but in lower school they used steps and not sure what it stands for because i need to write the definition of what it stands for in my book. whilst your here does any one know what occupational therapist is for people with learning difficulties? i know what physiotherapist was for me and that was to help with my coordination like catching a ball, and balance etc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tally Report post Posted September 13, 2009 I can't help with STEPS I'm afraid. Have you tried Google? As for occupational therapists, they have a very wide remit and deal with a huge variety of disabilities. They help you find ways to do every day tasks your disability causes you to struggle with. It would be different for every person, even two people with the same disability might prefer to use different coping methods. An autistic person might have trouble remembering when to take something out of the oven, so an OT could help you find a timer and teach you to use it so that you remember to take things out of the oven on time. An autistic person might not cope without a clear routine to their day, so an OT could help you make a timetable that suits your individual needs. An OT can also train you to use specially adapted tools. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Special_talent123 Report post Posted September 13, 2009 Ok thank u Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westie Report post Posted September 13, 2009 http://www.stepsprograms.com/stepsforschools/think.php suggests Specialised Therapeutic Education for Physical and Social Skills the website relates to equine therapy, so not sure it will be what you are looking for, but posting anyway as it may give you some ideas of other things that it could be. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Special_talent123 Report post Posted September 13, 2009 i think that is what im looking for westie thank u. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Special_talent123 Report post Posted September 13, 2009 but is this in general because it looks like only horse riding Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
