Occupations’ Support of Health & Well-Being of Autistic Adults: A Qualitative Study

RUSHTON, N. M., Kornblau, B., Wong, B., Robertson, S., Protigal, S., Wilde, J., & Broschinsky, L. (2023). Occupations’ Support of Health & Well-Being of Autistic Adults: A Qualitative Study. The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 77(Supplement_2), 7711505069p1-7711505069p1. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2023.77s2-po69

Publication date: 1 Jul 2023 Added to AutiHub: 6 Jul 2026 Type: Article Article language: English

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Abstract

Abstract Date Presented 04/20/2023 This study will provide OT practitioners and researchers with a greater understanding of and insight into the significance of occupations in the lives of autistic adults. Primary Author and Speaker: NADILYN M RUSHTON Additional Authors and Speakers: Josh Wilde, Lauralee Broschinsky Contributing Authors: Barbara Kornblau, Bill Wong, Scott Michael Robertson, Stanley Protigal

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