I need OT

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but i cant find any that will work with adults i need to learn ways to calm my sensory issues and work on my executive functioning skills

just today at work im having a hard time a main part of my job is making copies and the machine is acting up at making very high pichted noises i cant do my job and i cant where head phnes because i also have to answer phones

"OT" = "Overtime"?

Possibly Occupational Therapy...based on "i need to learn ways to calm my sensory issues and work on my executive functioning skills"

They also said they can't find any that will work with adults. I believe this is because OT is mainly for children and lower-functioning (I use that term loosely, I mean those with poor life skills) autistics.

If the OP would kindly clarify?

Some occupational therapists that say they are pediatric also take adult patients.

Both that I've worked with were pediatric OTs - one I was her first adult patient.

no, Occupational Therapy

eh? strange how countries differ,woud not have such a problem finding them here,people living in the community can be refered to one via their GP,but they need to make sure they ask for one that specialises in autism.

as its work related,perhaps try contacting voc rehab and see if can get refered to one through them?


am under both a sensory integration therapist and also a OT as part of many other specialists in multi disciplinary support from social services learning disability team, the only issue is it isnt an option to high functioning autistics as criteria is based on having LD and by default HFAs cant have learning disability under the UK definition they have to be one iq point over the LD [US=intelectual disability] spectrum or higher,its a pity as social services sucks but the specialists are incredible for people with any level of autism.

As a former OT, I must say that OTs most definitely do not limit themselves to pediatrics! They have many areas of specialty; for instance I worked with geriatrics in nursing homes. I think that the suggestion made by KingdomofRats was a very good one; try to get VocRehab to help you with this .

Most sensory integration OTs specifically limit themselves to pediatrics. The specialities that help with autism it's a struggle to find them that work with adults.

I'm going to need to figure out how to find another one that'll work with me - its a real challenge.

As I said, I am a retired OT. We learned a bit of everything in training, and I just happened to specialize in Geriatrics. But I think that if you approach a VocRehab agency and ask for OT intervention with sensory integration, they can find someone who will work with you. When I was employed in that field, we did sensory integration with head trauma and stroke patients who were adults, so it isn't just for pediatrics.

And I can say that I put multiple months of searching in, and every OT that focused on sensory integration that I found - and every one that any doctor that helped me search found - focused on children.

The way to go about it wasn't to try to find one that worked with adults, but to ask those that worked with children if they'd accept an adult patient.

The same this has been true for every person with sensory processing disorder that I know. The sensory integration specialists work with children primarily. Some specify they will work with adults. But if you ask them, more of them will take on adult patients than say they do.

It's a very effective path.

I’m having the same problem. I would have to drive 100 miles to find the closest facility, and then I’d be lucky if they’re “accepting new patients.” Because of Obamacare, most practitioners are not. It does seem that Europe has better opportunities for aspies, especially the UK.

I am really surprised that they don't want to help adults. It seems a lot like the issues that are found when adult Aspies seek help; all the help out there seems to be for children.

Why do occupational therapists tend to specialize in people who don't have occupations (ie children)?

That doesnt make any sense.

"Occupational" doesn't just mean a job. It means whatever you are occupied with in life, be it schooling, the workplace, or even being a patient in a nursing home. OTs who specialize in children often work with those who have physical, emotional or mental issues. They help children do better in school and at home by helping them become as independent as possible. That is why you often hear of OTs working with kids who are autistic, for example. OTs help people become independent with taking care of themselves (bathing, dressing, preparing meals, etc. )