https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25533735

Interesting article on milestones for kids with Down Syndrome. Uses a large sample size and there is nothing out there like this!

https://www.toolstogrowot.com/blog/2016/01/11/primitive-motor-reflexes-their-impact-on-a-childs-function

A great pdf on reflexes in children. We have a few students at my fieldwork site who still demonstrate the ATNR.

https://ajot.aota.org/article.aspx?articleid=1851544

This is an interesting article regarding occupations for families with children diagnosed with ASD.

https://ajot.aota.org/article.aspx?articleid=1851619

At my fieldwork site we have many students who have tooth brushing goals. This article discusses the use of sensory strategies to increase participation in oral care for kids with ASD.

http://www.theottoolbox.com/p/occupational-therapy.html

I think a lot of our class follows this page on Facebook, but here is the actual website link. SOO many awesome ideas for kiddos!

https://spectrumnews.org/features/talking-sense-what-sensory-processing-disorder-says-about-autism/

This site is a cool resource for parents, families and therapists who have children diagnosed with ASD and/or SPD.

https://www.learningresources.com/category/special+needs/autism+spectrum.do

Great website for resources when working with children with ASD and their families.

https://www.autismspeaks.org/family-services/epilepsy

A large portion of the population diagnosed with autism have a co-diagnosis of epilepsy. This is not only a great website all around, but it also touches on autism and epilepsy.

https://www.sensationalbrain.com/

Such a fun and informative website about Sensory Diets for children. An OT created this site along with the BrainWorks app when working with children who may need extra sensory supports throughout their days.

https://www.sensationalbrain.com/pdf/SB-sensory-checklist.pdf

This is a great tool to use when screening children for sensory. This is great to give to parents and teachers to complete for the child.

http://www.fldoe.org/core/fileparse.php/7690/urlt/0070072-otptguide.pdf

Here is a good resource to use when looking for appropriate assessments to use when working with pediatrics.

https://www.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/ecd/screening_compendium_march2014.pdf

This is a great resource for OTs working with young children. It outlines screening tools and measures for development of a variety of skills.

https://www.hopkinsschools.org/sites/default/files/public/downloads/KeyboardingStandards.pdf

This pdf outlines the keyboarding standards for children grades K-8. We write a lot of goals for keyboarding at my fieldwork site and we use these standards to assist us in making an appropriate goal.

https://ajot.aota.org/article.aspx?articleid=1851695

This study reviewed the evidence for the effectiveness of interventions used
by occupational therapy practitioners to promote social-emotional development of children with or at risk for disabilities, ages birth to 5 years.

https://ajot.aota.org/article.aspx?articleid=2490979

Many of my FW's evaluations involve the VMI. This discusses the VMI and attempts to determine if it is an effective measure for handwriting interventions, especially in the school system.

https://ajot.aota.org/article.aspx?articleid=2436569

Parents are a huge part of interventions for children with ASD. This study discusses how effective these interventions are in regards to parental stress and self-efficacy, coping, and resilience and family participation in daily life and routines.

https://ajot.aota.org/article.aspx?articleid=2360704

This study looked at first and second graders to determine if the VMI is an appropriate assessment for outcomes of handwriting interventions.

https://ajot.aota.org/article.aspx?articleid=1865188

This is a generalized article discussing OT and how the profession uses environments and contexts to support clients' needs and to help them engage in meaningful occupations in their daily lives.

http://www.terapeutas-ocupacionales.es/assets/files/COPTOA/Bibliotecavirtual/AJOT/Septiembre-Octubre%202015/6905180020p1.pdf

This study looked at interventions for work, ADLs, education and sleep for people with ASD and how effective these interventions are.

https://www.aota.org/~/media/Corporate/Files/Practice/Children/ASD-Tips-for-Educators-Successful-Participation-at-School.pdf

This is a big part of my fieldwork: supporting educators who teach children with ASD. This pdf gives helpful tips to teachers from OTs in order to create the most successful learning environment for the kids.