The ultimate goal of an occupational therapist is to improve the individual’s self-care ability, learning and play skills. To achieve these goals, the occupational therapist focuses on the assessment and treatment of various aspects of the development of children, such as sensory integration, gross and fine motor skills, emotional regulation and challenging behaviors. According to research, 93-96% of autistic patients have sensory integration problems, the severity of which has serious impacts on their daily lives and functions. Also, delayed motor skills, poor emotional regulation, and challenging behaviors are common problems in children with autism. If your child experiences developmental difficulties in the areas mentioned above, then it is very likely that occupational therapy will be beneficial. If you are not sure whether your child needs occupational therapy, you can also seek professional occupational therapy assessment and then discuss it with your therapist.