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Occupational Therapy
The opioid crisis has changed. Treatment guidelines should too, experts say.
A new study highlights hospitalization as an opportunity to begin treatment in patients with opioid addiction.
OT researcher investigates sensory integration in children with prenatal alcohol exposure
The proposed interventions in the study have been proven effective in children with autism spectrum disorder who experience similar difficulties with sensory processing.
PHHP faculty awarded promotion and tenure
Eleven faculty members were awarded tenure and/or promotion from the University of Florida for the 2025-26 cycle.
Jordan Major receives prestigious postdoctoral fellowship for diabetes research
She received the Nancy Talbot Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship from the American Occupational Therapy Foundation.
How my own multiple sclerosis is helping me help others
A column by recent O.T.D. alumna Samia Alamgir appears in the Tampa Bay Times.
New training program aims to develop future leaders in rehabilitation research
A new UF and USC training program provides early career rehabilitation researchers with training, mentoring and resources to become independent investigators.
My multiple sclerosis diagnosis sharpened my purpose as an occupational therapist
Samia Alamgir shares her story of being diagnosed with MS as an OTD student and creating a national program for people with the condition.
Jessica Kramer recognized for research contributions in intellectual and developmental disabilities
She is among 30 researchers selected for a Sesqui Award from the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.
Gator OTs appointed to Florida Board of Occupational Therapy
Rebecca Piazza and Lindsey Prato have been appointed to Florida’s Board of Occupational Therapy by Governor Ron DeSantis.
