In the autism community, an OT (occupational therapist) is a valuable asset. Today I have the pleasure of interviewing one of my favorite OTs, and my good friend of over 20 years, Dore Blanchet. She has worked professionally for over 30 years, and is going to talk about occupational therapy for autism; the role of the occupational therapist; as well as how COVID-19 has impacted her line of work.
Dore fell into the autism world thanks to an internship that introduced her to young boy with high-functioning autism. She describes how unique he was and how she loved working with him, and that really pushed her to look for a career in the autism field. She also mentions a chance meeting with Temple Grandin, and how it “really invigorated” her and made her excited to work with children with autism.
Life has changed a lot these last few months due to COVID-19, and Dore’s life is no exception. However, she notes that there are more positives than negatives when it comes to her work; her clients are dedicated to continuing working with their children, and Dore says that she’s noticed they are becoming more creative and more independent, ready to come up with solutions that they usually might not. She is excited about the progress they are making everyday.
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