Poster Session
Issue Date: August 2020
Published Online: August 01, 2020
Updated: July 29, 2020
Caregiver Experiences and Perceptions of Safety When Transporting Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Missy Bryan, OTD, OTR/L, ATP, CPST; Teresa Plummer, PhD, OTR/L, ATP, CAPS, CEAS; Katherine Dullaghan; Abigail Harris; Michaela Isenberg; Jacqueline Marquez; Lacy Roling; Autumn Triggs
Author Affiliations & Notes
  • Belmont University, Nashville, TN, USA
  • Belmont University, Nashville, TN, USA
  • Belmont University, Nashville, TN, USA
  • Belmont University, Nashville, TN, USA
  • Belmont University, Nashville, TN, USA
  • Belmont University, Nashville, TN, USA
  • Belmont University, Nashville, TN, USA
  • Belmont University, Nashville, TN, USA
Article Information
Autism/Autism Spectrum Disorder / Pediatric Evaluation and Intervention / Basic Research
Poster Session   |   August 01, 2020
Caregiver Experiences and Perceptions of Safety When Transporting Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, August 2020, Vol. 74, 7411505076. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2020.74S1-PO1209
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, August 2020, Vol. 74, 7411505076. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2020.74S1-PO1209
Abstract

Date Presented 03/26/20

The purpose of this study was to explore caregivers’ experiences and current practices while transporting children with ASD. Statistically significant findings suggest a correlation between caregivers limiting travel distance or participation in activities when transporting a child with ASD who displays behavioral safety concerns. This suggests that caregivers of children with ASD are more likely to experience decreased occupational participation.

Primary Author and Speaker: Missy Bryan

Additional Authors and Speakers: Katherine Dullaghan, Abigail Harris, Michaela Isenberg, Jacqueline Marquez, Autumn Triggs

Contributing Authors: Teresa Plummer, Lacy Roling