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A review of: Crasta, J. E., Martis, J., Kromalic, M., Jarrott, S., Wengerd, L., & Darragh, A. (2024). Characterizing occupational therapy intervention for children on the autism spectrum. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 78, 7805205210. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2024.050734 Occupational therapy (OT) is one of the most commonly accessed supports for autistic children. Yet parents, educators, and even professionals often ask the same question: “What actually happens

Occupational therapy has always understood something fundamental: people do their best learning, connecting, and participating in daily life when they feel safe in their bodies. Polyvagal Theory, developed by neuroscientist Dr. Stephen Porges, gives us a powerful, evidence-based framework to understand why  safety matters so deeply—and how  we can intentionally support it in our practice. At its core, Polyvagal Theory explains the relationship between the autonomic nervous sy