question re. OT for a 2.5 y.o

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How does OT look like when the patient is less than 3 years old? It's for a story, where kid is diagnosed with developmental delay, but mom thinks its AS or PDD

I think you should put all these questions regarding your story in one place. In addition, I think book-resources would be better. I know of books that describe OT therapy...

There is a a common belief when writing that you should only write what you know, anyway.

my son had OT from 2 until now. He was very delayed in motor skills (walking, talking, pincher grasp, etc.) Most of his OT was focused on sensory issues (playing with playdough, learning brush techniques, wrapping him in blankets, etc.) It helped with balance and fine motor stuff. To him he felt like this lady came just to play with him with special toys and activities once and week and he LOVED it. He is in it now and doesn't like OT as much because the school OT makes him do "not as fun" stuff like pencil holding, etc.

Are you in the states? If so, most states have a program (in Virginia its called "childfind") but your pediatrician can tell you what its called in your state. Where they can screen him for OT needs and then he falls under the state program until around 4 years old when he reaches under the school system's umbrella. They can formally test and see what his needs are if you are concerned.

HTH