SIS Quarterly Practice Connections

The SIS Quarterly Practice Connections acts as a bridge between the American Journal of Occupational Therapy and OT Practice by applying research and other evidence to occupation-centered practice. AOTA's Special Interest Sections (SISs) select the themes and articles that provide guidance on high-priority and emerging areas of practice.

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Using the early skills vocational program documentation form in school-based occupational therapy

Sarah DiMeo, PhD, OTR/L Feb 01, 2025

Developmental Disabilities SIS

It’s a sign: Considerations for evaluating pediatric Deaf and hard of hearing clients

Brigid Bendig, OTD, OTR/L; Kate Gilliat, MS, CCC-SLP; and Evguenia S. Popova, PhD, MS, OTR/L Feb 01, 2025

Sensory Integration & Processing SIS

Translating Ayres Sensory Integration® into everyday life: Parents’ perspectives

Emily E. Lowry, OTD, OTR/L; Roseann Schaaf, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA; and Susan Toth-Cohen, PhD, OTR/L Feb 01, 2025

Academic Education SIS

Integrating AOTA evidence-based practice resources into an entry-level OTD research course

Jana Cason, DHSc, OTR/L, FNAP, FAOTA Feb 01, 2025

Home & Community Health SIS

The changing meaning of home and the impact on caregivers

Susan Doyle, PhD, OTR/L, CAPS, CHAMP, CHAT; and Adrianne Smiley, EdD, OTD, OTR/L Feb 01, 2025

Mental Health SIS

Mental health occupational therapy advocacy in action

Gina Baker, OTD, OTR/L, CTP; and Jenna Shaw, OTD, OTR/L Nov 01, 2024

Productive Aging SIS

Community behavioral health services and addiction recovery in older adults

Kylie Widhelm, OTD, OTR/L; and Nicole Chipy, EdD, OTR/L, CLT Nov 01, 2023

Rehabilitation & Disability SIS

Expanding occupational therapy’s role in caregiver interventions

Daniel Tekeste, OTR/L, CSRS; and Sonia Lawson, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA Feb 01, 2025

Work & Industry SIS

Health informatics and health technology: Using OT skills

Joy Doll, OTD, OTR/L Feb 01, 2025

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