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Did you know 25% of typically developing children and 80% with complex medical needs face feeding challenges? May is Pediatric Feeding Disorder (PFD) Awareness Month! Learn how OTPs support feeding, eating & swallowing challenges: bit.ly/3EABu67 #PFDAwarenessMonth

New on #AOTAPodcast 🎙️: Kalyn Briggs, PhD, OTR/L, CLA, and Tim Dionne, PhD, OTR/L, share real-world experiences about the unique challenges and opportunities for OT practitioners serving rural and underserved communities. Listen now: aota.org/publications/p…

Occupational therapy practitioners are embracing dynamic splints to help #stroke survivors regain hand function and independence. These innovative devices support neuroplasticity and enhance #rehabilitation outcomes. Learn more: aota.org/publications/o… #StrokeAwarenessMonth

The Representative Assembly (RA) convened for its Spring 2025 meeting on April 24. During the meeting, nine motions were brought to a vote. A summary of the meeting, details on each motion, and a full recording are now available for members: bit.ly/4kl6x4V

A federal lawsuit filed late last year by 17 states sought to have Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 declared unconstitutional. Thanks to extensive advocacy efforts by AOTA and state OT associations, Section 504 is officially safe! Learn more: bit.ly/4meLvXt

The Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact, backed by AOTA and NBCOT, is designed to make interstate practice easier while maintaining high licensure standards. With 31 states already on board, it's time to get informed! Learn more & stay updated: bit.ly/4jTrELI

Congrats to Tiffany Berth, an OT in the Peshtigo School District, on being awarded a $15K grant aimed at fostering mindfulness among elementary students, helping them calm themselves, gain focus, and become emotionally ready for learning. Learn more: bit.ly/4j3CYnq

📢 OT practitioners! Ready to build your own business & make an impact? Attend AOTA’s #Entrepreneurship Specialty Conference—a one-day virtual event to help you start, grow, or refine your #OT venture. Explore sessions & register: lnkd.in/eRjbWC73

OT in the News! Julie Ann Nastasi, ScD, OTD, OTR/L, SCLV, CLA, FAOTA, was featured on a panel about eyesight and aging on Keystone Health for WVIA. Check it out to learn how OTPs can help address vision challenges: on-demand.wvia.org/video/aging-an…

New on #EverydayEvidencePodcast 🎙️: Dr. Sue Dahl-Popolizio shares her vision and experience on integrating OT into primary care teams, unpacking the functional outcomes, cost savings, and workflow benefits of having OT in primary care settings. Listen now: bit.ly/4arnTZM

OTA and dental hygiene students at State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota teamed up to host sensory-friendly oral care events—offering free training & support to help all kids feel safe at the dentist. Learn more: lnkd.in/ensgRHvy

Expand your career with OT advanced certifications & professional certificates! With a variety of options available, our latest blog helps you decide which path is best for your career goals. Take the next step today to grow & advance in your profession: bit.ly/43D4WlC

June is #PTSDAwarenessMonth Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder affects millions—and occupational therapy can be a powerful part of the recovery process, helping clients identify therapeutic needs, environmental supports, goals, & more. Learn more: bit.ly/4cmcn29

AOTA Members! Mark your calendars for our Annual Business Meeting on Wednesday, August 20, at 8pm ET. Please note: You must be an AOTA member as of the record date of Monday, July 21, 2025, to attend the annual meeting. Register today: bit.ly/3SRk4pc

Professor Naghmeh Gheidi at UW-La Crosse is training future OTs to revolutionize chronic disease care. Over the past two years, her students have explored new rehab methods for conditions with no cure—pushing boundaries in health innovation. Read more: bit.ly/3ToT9Bg

Important Deadline for an AOTA-sponsored event! The abstract deadline for the 14th Annual Johns Hopkins Critical Care Rehab Conference is quickly approaching on June 30! Learn more and register for the @ICURehab Conference, November 6-7, in Baltimore, MD: icurehabnetwork.org/icurehabconfer…

Occupational therapy is key to mental health care—but many using Medicare can't access it. The OT Mental Health Parity Act, led by Rep. Tim Kennedy (an OT!) & Rep. Zach Nunn, aims to change that. Support expanded access to OT in #mentalhealth. Act now: bit.ly/4ld8f91