Children & Youth SIS Quarterly Articles

Using evidence to inform your practice

These articles from the SIS Quarterly Practice Connections show practical applications of research and evidence for Children & Youth areas of practice.

Working with bilingual children: When to recommend speech therapy

Mary Christensen, MA, CCC-SLP

August 2024

Tools for cognitive, emotional, and sensory regulation in pediatrics

Jessica McHugh Conlin, PhD, OTR/L, BCP, CPT, Pn1; and Aimee Piller, PhD, OTR/L, BCP, FAOTA

May 2024

Occupational therapy intervention and psychosocial considerations in the care of youth with secondary encopresis

Sue Ram, OTD, OTR

February 2024

Using the Human Activity Assistive Technology (HAAT) model for selecting assistive technology for adaptive gaming

Elizabeth Hawkins-Chernof, OTD, OTR/L, SCSS, ATP

November 2023

Developing a community-based program for postpartum mothers and their infants

Jessica McHugh Conlin, PhD, OTR/L, BCP, Pn1

August 2023

Reinforcing family-centered early intervention best practice throughout the pandemic

Beth Elenko, PhD, OTR/L, BCP, CLA, FAOTA; Alexa Georgeton, OTD; Kavita Gera, OTD; and Nicole Maguire, OTD

May 2023

What’s in a name? Journal clubs, communities of practice, and professional study groups

Roberta Rosen, OTD, OTR/L

February 2023

Occupational therapists’ role in supporting development of racial identity and inclusion in young children

Aimee E. Ketchum, OTD, OTR/L

November 2022

Strengths-based approach for pediatric feeding

Amy Kurowski-Burt EdD, MOT, OTR/L; and Cassaundra Corbett Miller, EdD, CCC-SLP

August 2022

OT’s role in the NICU: Increasing positive sensory experiences to support preterm infant neurodevelopment and parent participation

Kate N. de Castro, OTD, OTR/L

May 2022

Implementing the early skills vocational program in school-based occupational therapy practice

Sarah DiMeo, PhD, OTR/L

February 2022

Foster care system: Occupational therapy intervention from a public health perspective

Priya Parekh, OTD, OTR/L, CEAS

November 2021

Sleep and screens: How technology can be used to improve sleep in children

Stacey Reynolds, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA; and Lauren Andelin, OTD, OTR/L

November 2021

Welcome from the CYSIS Chairperson

Jessica McHugh, PhD, OTR/L, BCP

August 2021

Farewell from the CYSIS Chairperson

Pam Stephenson, OTD, OTR/L

August 2021

Occupational therapy considerations for new mothers

Lauren N. Sponseller, PhD, OTD, MS, OTR/L, MEd; Olivia Pereira, MSOT; Natalie Schaffer, MSOT; and Healey Miller, MSOT

May 2021

Using single subject research design to document changes in pediatric occupational performance

Michelle Suarez, PhD, OTR/L; Sarah Schoen, PhD, OTR, and Melisa Kaye, EdD, OTRL

February 2021

Supporting occupational balance in children using everyday technologies: The distinct value of occupational therapy

Mindy Garfinkel, OTD, OTR/L, ATP; and Carey Minard, OTD, OTR/L

November 2020

Teaching healthy habits to children with autism spectrum disorders

Deborah B. Schwind, DHSc, OTR/L, BCP, SCSS

August 2020

Youth suicide prevention and occupational therapy: What can we do?

Anne V. Kirby, PhD, OTR/L; Jarrett Henderson, MOT; Ariel Schwartz, PhD, OTR/L; Jessica Kramer, PhD, OTR/L; Brandi N. Whitaker, PhD; and Alexandra L. Terrill, PhD

May 2020

Bagless therapy: Reducing toy bag dependency by embracing the coaching interaction style

Rachelle Lydell, MSOT, OTR/L; and Tiffany Bolton, OTD, MOT, OTR/L

February 2020

Playing well together: Interprofessional practice in pediatrics

Pam Stephenson, OTD, MS, OTR/L; and Paula J. Costello, OTD, OTR/L

Children and Youth Special Interest Section articles