Improve the cognitive, social, physical, and motor skills of your child with special disabilities: The professionals at Shining Star we are bridging the gap between ASD and normalcy. Generally, to determine the severity of your child’s situation, our occupational therapists begin by evaluating several areas, including how the child: play, indulges in daily activities, learns, interacts with their environment, and cares for themselves. The evaluation process also includes steps focused on identifying the obstacles that prevent the child from participating in typical everyday activities.