Children and Youth

AOTA's Centennial Vision challenges pediatric occupational therapy practitioners to provide excellence in service to infants, toddlers, children, and youth and their families in a variety of settings including schools, clinics, and homes. With the new IDEA regulations, occupational therapy practitioners are also participating in broad new initiatives such as early intervening services and Response-to-Intervention.

We hope the resources below will help you in your practice. If you have additional questions, try posting them on OTConnections, a community for occupational therapy practitioners just like you. If you are an AOTA member, you are already signed up with OTConnections! Just use your member login and password for the AOTA Web site to access OTConnections.

Listen to this month's chat:
Join here. Call 724-444-7444 to access the chats. Call ID 73733. 

Date and Time: May 9, 2 pm EST
Topic: Infant Mental Health

After listening to the chat recording for Infant Mental Health, you may download the attendance verification letter to obtain 1 Contact Hour for the chat session. The letter is ONLY available for the current monthly chat.

Upcoming Live Pediatric Chats—

Date and Time: June 10, 4 pm EST
Topic: Recess Promotion

Listen to recorded past chat sessions here.

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Fact Sheets and PowerPoint Presentation on the Role of OT

Woman with young childrenShare a fact sheet about your role as a pediatric OT; download a PowerPoint presentation and conduct an inservice.

FAQs and Resources for Practitoners

3 generationsAnswers to frequently asked questions, and resources developed by various pediatric workgroups. Primarily used for practitioners to review practice issues and offer guidance.

Tips for Living - Tip sheets for clients and patients

Child drawing with chalkInformative documents to help people cope with a variety of health conditions and explain how occupational therapy can help.

Evidence-Based Practice and Research

OT Practice, AJOT, SIS Quarterly coversFind evidence-based practice info and the latest research to guide your practice.

Legislative Issues

Capitol buildingLegislation and policy affecting children and youth interventions.
AOTA Official Documents

Official Documents CoverInformative documents on the role and scope of occupational therapy services.
Special Interest Sections

SIS Quarterly HeadersNetwork and collaborate with colleagues in your field and areas of interest, from SIS Quarterlies to forums on OTConnections (e.g., Early Intervention & School, Sensory Integration).  


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