Resource list for cognitive motor and sensory supports in persons with autism
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INTRODUCTION This special issue, “Autism: the movement perspective,” includes several articles addressing cognitive motor differences in persons with autism. But, what does a person, or parent of a person, with autism dowith this information?While numerous therapy organizations exist that address cognitive or motor issues separately, few organizations have combined cognitive and motor perspectives to uncover the hidden potentials of persons with autism. This commentary compiles a brief description of, and contact information for, a handful of therapeutic and/or educational organizations that address cognitive motor challenges, as well as sensory processing differences, in persons with autism. It is not an exhaustive list: I built it initially contacting organizations with which I am familiar and asked them to provide information, and recommend other similar organizations.
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