A recipe for session success: Promoting OT through Universal Design for Learning and text analysis

Occupational therapy practitioners (OTPs) frequently work with clients who face communication and participation challenges. Universal design for learning (UDL) principles and text-analysis tools can help clients navigate situations where effective communication is essential. This article describes how text analysis and UDL concepts are successfully embedded in the creation and curriculum design of our therapy team’s program: Planning for Autism in Communities and Schools, which aims to meet the needs of young adults, age 14 and older, with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) through a sustainable approach to promoting participation.