A scoping review identifies challenges in puberty for autistic adolescents, suggesting vital insights for occupational therapy practice.
Autistic adolescents and people with disability experience additional challenges during puberty and require additional support needs. There is a lack of literature focusing specifically on the role of occupational therapy in this field. Evidence from health services can more broadly inform and guide future direction for occupational therapy practice. There is a need for puberty-focused training for allied health professionals and an opportunity for occupational therapy to position itself at the forefront of evidence-based, family-and-client-centred practice in puberty-related care.
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