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special interest sections

Children & Youth

Children & Youth Special Interest Section (CYSIS) members include those who work in programs under Parts B and C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), work with infants, preschoolers, children, and adolescents. CYSIS also has a focus on early intervention and school programs.

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CYSIS

Connect with members on early intervention & school programs

The CYSIS promotes education, research, and legislation and policymaking that will enhance occupational therapy services to clients in early intervention and school programs. The CYSIS was created as the School System SIS in 1994 and renamed the Early Intervention & School SIS in 2009 to reflect its broader scope.

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CYSIS Articles in the SIS Quarterly

Check out articles in SIS Quarterly Practice Connections that pertain specifically to the Children & Youth Special Interest Section (CYSIS).

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CYSIS standing committee members

The CYSIS standing committee leads the direction of their special interest section.
   Members elect the standing committee to their positions. 

EdD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Beth Elenko
Pathways Lead

Beth Elenko

PhD, OTR/L, BCP, CLA, FAOTA
Research Co-Lead

Angela Caldwell

PhD, OTR/L
PhD, OTR
Outreach Co-Lead & Capacity Lead

Alison Ulie

OTD, OTR
Outreach Co-Lead & Innovation Lead

Naomie Corro

OTD, OTR/L, BCP
Advocacy Lead

Raejean Lopez

MOT, OTR/L
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Research Co-Lead

Blakney Adkins

MS, OTR/L, SWC
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Jessica J. McHugh

I love being a part of AOTA’s CYSIS because it allows me to stay connected with the organization and interact with members with similar interests.

Jessica J. McHugh
PhD, OTR/L, BCP