An 8-year-old child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is b…

An 8-year-old child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is being evaluated by an occupational therapist due to difficulties with motor planning and coordination during daily tasks. The child struggles to sequence actions during dressing and has trouble executing coordinated movements, even when they understand the task. Based on neurological principles related to praxis, which brain area is MOST likely associated with the child’s motor planning difficulties?

An infant is beginning to sit and lean forward onto their ar…

An infant is beginning to sit and lean forward onto their arms. The OT considers recommendations to the family to increase opportunities for the infant to practice this developing postural control and balance reactions during their everyday routines. Which is the MOST likely suggestion given to this family?