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Physical Therapy Month
A month honoring physical therapists, who support autistic individuals with motor skills, proprioception, coordination, and physical fitness. PT addresses challenges with movement, balance, and physical development, which are common in autism: in a 2020 study of 11,814 autistic children, 86.9 percent were at risk for a motor impairment on a parent questionnaire, yet only 31.6 percent were receiving physical therapy.
History
Every October, the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) celebrates National Physical Therapy Month to raise awareness of the profession.
How to Participate
- →Learn how PT supports autistic children and adults with motor differences
- →Understand proprioception and how it relates to sensory processing
- →Advocate for PT services in IEPs when motor challenges are present
- →Explore adaptive sports and movement programs for autistic individuals
- →Appreciate the PT professionals supporting the autism community
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