SIS Quarterly Practice Connections

A supplement to OT Practice, 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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Occupational therapy intervention and psychosocial considerations in the care of youth with secondary encopresis

Sue Ram, OTD, OTR May 01, 2024

Developmental Disabilities SIS

Architects of belonging: The transformative role of occupational therapy in supporting the mental health of autistic individuals

Aaron R. Dallman, PhD, OTR/L; and Caroline Welch, OTD, OTR/L May 01, 2024

Sensory Integration & Processing SIS

Children with a history of trauma: A case study in the application of Ayres Sensory Integration®

Maytal Shvartz, OTD, OTR/L; and Audrey Trewin, OTD, OTR/L, SWC May 01, 2024

Academic Education SIS

Mission Possible: Teaching work behaviors and communication in fieldwork

Cara Lekovitch, CScD, MOT, OTR/L, BCG; Ann Marsico, CScD, MOT, OTR/L ; and Ketki Raina, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA May 01, 2024

Home & Community Health SIS

Transitions: Establishing meaningful routines for older adults

Tracy VanOss, DHSc, MPH, OTR/L, FAOTA; Lauren Gardner, OTR/L; Cherie Macri, MS OTR/L, CLT; and Noelle Carmody, OTS May 01, 2024

Mental Health SIS

Complementary health approaches and integrative health’s (CHAIH’s) distinct value in occupational therapy

Rosa Marie Compton, OTD, OTR/L; Patty Coker-Bolt, PhD, OTR/L, FNAP, FAOTA; and Mariah Woody, MHS, OTR/L, CST-T Feb 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

Occupation-based interventions in the acute care setting: Perspectives on the Person-Environment-Occupation model of practice

Katherine Lagueux, MOT, OTR/L May 01, 2024

Work & Industry SIS

Beyond the frame: An occupation-based perspective, addressing the risk factors impacting work participation within the film industry community

Amber Ocampo, OTD, OTR/L, CEAS; Andrew D. Rivera, OTD, OTR/L, LMT, AEP, CLIPP, CEIM; and Camerion Judge, MS, OTR/L, CHT May 01, 2024

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