Evidence Based Practice: Visual Motor Integration For Building Literacy: The Role of Occupational Therapy

The Research: Occupational therapy interventions for visual processing skills were found to positively affect academic achievement and social participation.Key elements of intervention activities n...

What is the Effectiveness of a Task-Oriented Approach Compared to a Process-Oriented Approach On Handwriting Legibility Among Elementary School Children?

This study is an analysis of multiple studies as it relates to handwriting and pre-handwriting exercises

Adopting An Evidence-Informed Approach For Children and Youth Practice

Occupational Therapy’s Role In Mental Health Promotion, Prevention, & Intervention With Children & Youth Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

Link to AOTA social and emotional learning information sheet

Fine Motor Skills, Executive Function, and Academic Achievement

Meta Analysis of executive function, fine motor skills and academic achievement

Gross Motor Interventions Support Play Engagement In Children With Developmental Delays: An Evidence-Based Practice Project

A review of literature highlighting importance of gross motor movements and how they support play engagement in children with developmental delays

Occupational Therapy’s Role In Social Emotional Development Throughout Childhood

Highlighting OT's role in Social Emotional Development Throughout Childhood

Early Communicative Gestures Prospectively Predict Language Development and Executive Function In Early Childhood. Child Development.

Kuhn, L. J., Willoughby, M. T., Wilbourn, M. P., Vernon-Feagans, L., & Blair, C. B. (2014). Early communicative gestures prospectively predict language development and executive function in early c...

Emotion-Based Preventive Intervention: Effectively Promoting Emotion Knowledge and Adaptive Behavior Among At-Risk Preschoolers

Digital Storytelling As a Reflective Tool In Occupational Therapy Curriculum

Storytelling is a reflective and effective tool

The Impact of Brain Breaks Classroom-Based Physical Activities On Attitudes Toward Physical Activity In Polish School Children In Third to Fifth Grade

This study (conducted in polish schools) demonstrates that brain breaks/movement can help improve attention and self efficacy with learning

Effects of Telehealth By Allied Health Professionals and Nurses In Rural and Remote Areas: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 50(3), 225–235.

Highlights that teletherapy can be equally as effective as in person therapy

Occupational Therapy Effects On Visual-Motor Skills In Preschool Children

Highlights positive impacts OT has on VMI

The Evidence For Sensory-Based Interventions (SBIs) For a School Setting

Evidence Based Practice approach to sensory based interventions