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September 5, 2025Australian Occupational Therapy JournalOpen Access

Examining the clinical utility of the Occupational Therapy Observation Tool–Adjustment Support Details (OTOT‐ASD): Experiences of paediatric occupational therapists

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TMTanya MackayHBHelen Bourke‐TaylorSCStuart Carey

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Overview

Mixed methods study explores clinical utility of OTOT‐ASD for occupational therapists, suggesting improved assessment strategies.

Key Points

  • The OTOT‐ASD tool is recognized for its clinical utility in accurately assessing autistic children's skills and needs.
  • Participants highlighted clinical benefits, emphasizing its positive impact on assessment outcomes for occupational therapy.
  • Mixed methods design involved training therapists to use the OTOT‐ASD and gathering feedback through interviews and questionnaires.
  • Findings suggest the OTOT‐ASD can enhance assessment practices for autistic children, underscoring the importance of tailored tools.

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Mackay et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68bb42212b87ece8dc958bddhttps://doi.org/10.1111/1440-1630.70046
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