Adrianne Monson, OTAS is an occupational therapy assistant student at Salt Lake Community College. She has enjoyed working with the ASD community in various capacities for over 20 years and is excited to increase her knowledge and skills in helping others accomplish what is meaningful to them. She currently resides in Lehi, Utah with her husband and three of their four children.
An occupational therapy assistant shares tips for understanding and coping with tactile defensiveness. Michael struggles to get ready for school each morning and is often late. His mother reports that he seems to overreact to every task he is asked to do. When it’s time to get dressed, his clothes are “too scratchy.” When he
