Occupational Therapy Special Interest Group – 2025 SIG Update

By Amy Stango

MISSION

The occupational therapy special interest group’s mission is to promote the development and dissemination of behaviorally oriented occupational therapy research, and to promote interdisciplinary collaboration between behavior analytic and occupational therapy professionals. This collaboration between occupational therapists and behavior analysts is a boon for members of the public who receive services to address deficits in meaningful behaviors, or occupations, such as activities of daily living, education, work, play, leisure, social participation, and rest and sleep.

MEMBERSHIP

The occupational therapy SIG provides free access to SIG information and interaction through our Facebook group. We have 3,224 Facebook users who have joined our SIG in this manner.

FINANCIAL

There are currently no fees associated with joining the occupational therapy SIG.

SIG MEMBER ACTIVITIES

Members of the SIG, both formally affiliated and informally engaged, have contributed significantly to advancing research and knowledge dissemination. Their efforts include conducting studies, promoting evidence-based practices, integrating applied behavior analysis into research and interventions related to occupational performance, and publishing scholarly work. Additionally, they have led webinars, developed digital resources, delivered presentations and workshops at professional conferences, and provided mentorship to students in the fields of applied behavior analysis and occupational therapy.