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Permission to Play

Permission to Play

Posted by Amanda M. Rodriguez, OT, OTD, OTR, CTP on Apr 29th 2026

Play is widely recognized as the primary occupation of childhood, but what about play in adulthood? The American Occupational Therapy Association (2020) defines play as “activities that are intri … read more
The Swing that Changed Everything

The Swing that Changed Everything

Posted by Corwin Sutherin, PPOTD, MTD, OTR/L, CNT Program Director Rocky Mountain College on Jan 21st 2026

When talking about self-regulation skills, for most clinicians, our thoughts typically gravitate toward the younger population, especially if you are a pediatric therapist. Poor self-regulation often … read more
Tactile, Proprioceptive, and Vestibular Input – The Impact of Proximal Senses On Body Awareness and Motor Planning Development

Tactile, Proprioceptive, and Vestibular Input – The Impact of Proximal Senses On Body Awareness and Motor Planning Development

Posted by Molly Amlung, PP-OTD, MSOT, OTR - Assistant Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy at Abilene Christian University and Amy Gibbs, PhD, OTR, CEIM, DIR-Advanced - Assistant Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy at Abilene Christian University on Dec 15th 2025

Sensory processing is the ability to interpret, process, and make sense of the world around us. It forms the foundation for all movement, learning, and behaviors. According to Dr. Jean Ayres, our thre … read more
Bridging Education and Community: Reflex Integration in Action

Bridging Education and Community: Reflex Integration in Action

Posted by Julie M. Nagle, OTD, OTR/L – Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy on Nov 19th 2025

At a small rural university nestled in the heart of the community, master’s-level occupational therapy (OT) students at Saint Francis University are learning the art and science of pediatric OT … read more
Sensory Labs as a Catalyst for Clinical Skill Development

Sensory Labs as a Catalyst for Clinical Skill Development

Posted by Jessica Mason, OTD, OTR/L, Jenna Thacker, OTD, OTR/L, CHT, and Sean Weir, MSOTR, CBIS on Oct 14th 2025

Many occupational therapy (OT) programs across the country are developing sensory labs that are innovative, hands-on spaces that immerse students in the world of pediatric practice. These labs are des … read more