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Behavioral And Daily Challenges In Children With Autism

Behavioral And Daily Challenges In Children With Autism
Cara Koscinski, OTD, MOT, OTR/L, CAS
October 6, 2020

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Cara Koscinski, OTD, MOT, OTR/L, CAS

Cara Koscinski, OTD, MOT, OTR/L, CAS, is an author of the award-winning Pocket Occupational Therapist Book Series, is a pediatric occupational therapist. She specializes in trauma-informed care, behavior, interoception, and autism. As an educational speaker, Cara incorporates her expertise as a mother of two children with autism. She has published six books and has over 98,000 followers on her blog and social media channels. Cara is also a children’s YOGA instructor.

In addition to her books, Dr. Koscinski regularly blogs and creates fun products for those who work with children who have special needs. She serves on the Advisory Board of Autism Asperger’s Digest Magazine. Dr. Koscinski just earned her certification as an autism specialist (CAS).



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