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07/22/2026

Be safe in this heat too, y’all!

TxDOT has jokes! 😆 🔥 🫠

07/18/2026

An unexpected honor to receive for this year's OTD graduation ceremony, but certainly appreciated. Many thanks, MU!!

07/18/2026

07/17/2026

03/06/2026

Occupational Therapy Using Sensory Integration Improves Function in Autism

Children with autism often have difficulties in managing their daily lives due to occupational performance difficulties in activities related to their roles. The study aimed to examine the efficacy of occupational therapy using sensory integration on occupational performance in children with autism. Thirty-five children aged 3 to 10 years with autism were randomly assigned to an intervention group (n = 16) or a control group (n = 19). The intervention group received occupational therapy using sensory integration combined with an evidence-based Home Program, while the control group received only the Home Program. Both interventions were delivered once weekly for 16 sessions over four months. Occupational performance was assessed through Canadian Occupational Performance Measure, with individualized goals identified through Goal Attainment Scaling. The goals identified via Canadian Occupational Performance Measure were interpreted in the context of sensory processing patterns and emotional-behavioral responses assessed by the Sensory Profile, providing a data-driven approach to tailor intervention goals. The intervention group demonstrated significantly higher scores in assessing occupational performance (p =.036) and satisfaction (p =.034). The intervention group also achieved the highest + 1 score in Goal Attainment Scaling (n = 5, 31.3%). therapy using sensory integration, combined with a structured Home Program, effectively enhances occupational performance and goal attainment in children with autism, highlighting the value of child-centered, data-driven interventions.

Cited:
Çorakcı Yazıcıoğlu, Z., Bumin, G. Occupational Therapy Using Sensory Integration for Enhancing Occupational Performance in Children with Autism: A Randomized Controlled Trial. J Autism Dev Disorder (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-025-06970-1

05/05/2025

Some of y’all need jedi mind tricks to remind you.

02/06/2025

Waiting for MY contributing author print copy coming out this June! I am proud to be the sole author of a NEW! And first ever pedi Chapter on Driving and Community Mobility!

Pre-orders available on Amazon or Elsevier 15%off. The number one book in pediatric OT is now revised and better than ever! Focusing on children and youth from infancy through adolescence to transition to adulthood, Case-Smith's Occupational Therapy for Children and Adolescents, Ninth Edition, provides comprehensive coverage of evidence-based pediatric practice across all settings. The textbook covers foundational concepts for OT for children and youth; evaluation and assessment; intervention across all major life occupations; interventions addressing social-emotional, behavioral, cognitive, sensory and motor function; and a final chapter providing case studies to illustrate professional reasoning. You also get:

A NEW! Enhanced ebook version, included with purchase
REVISED! Case studies
NEW! Appendices
UPDATED! References, Models, & Best Practices

02/06/2025

Car runs great but time for the 25K maintenance upgrades.