Leah Stein Duker is assistant professor of occupational science and occupational therapy at the University of Southern California.
Leah Stein Duker
Assistant professor
University of Southern California
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Easing sensory sensitivities in the clinic: Q&A with Leah Stein Duker
Dentist or doctor visits can overwhelm autistic children with sensory sensitivities. Occupational therapy can help, Stein Duker says.
Easing sensory sensitivities in the clinic: Q&A with Leah Stein Duker
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30 June 2023 | 5 min read
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