Publications by authors named "Dora Onwumere"

Article Synopsis
  • Occupational therapy practitioners need solid evidence to back their interventions aimed at improving the well-being of autistic individuals and their families through active participation in meaningful activities.
  • The Practice Guidelines are based on systematic reviews and aim to enhance practitioners' clinical decision-making when working with autistic clients and their support networks.
  • The guidelines emphasize multidisciplinary interventions that incorporate the strengths and perspectives of autistic individuals, recommending strategies like strengths-based language and environmental adjustments to improve therapy outcomes.
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Systematic Review Briefs provide a summary of the findings from systematic reviews developed in conjunction with the American Occupational Therapy Association's Evidence-Based Practice Program. Each systematic review brief summarizes the evidence on a theme related to a systematic review topic. This systematic review brief presents findings to support or improve positive mental health for autistic1 individuals.

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Systematic Review Briefs provide a summary of the findings from systematic reviews developed in conjunction with the American Occupational Therapy Association's (AOTA's) Evidence-Based Practice Program. Each Systematic Review Brief summarizes the evidence on a theme related to a systematic review topic. This Systematic Review Brief presents findings from a systematic review that examined interventions to support and improve self-determination for autistic1 individuals.

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