Cultivating Participation: Developing an Evidence-Based Farm-Based Sensory Integration Protocol for a Pediatric Occupational Therapy Clinic

Author

• Katelyn Childers, Arkansas State University - Jonesboro

Date of Award

8-15-2026

Degree Name

Occupational Therapy, OTD

Document Type

Capstone

First Advisor

Amanda Mohler

Second Advisor

Alex Verricker

Subject Categories

Medicine and Health Sciences | Occupational Therapy | Rehabilitation and Therapy

Abstract

The purpose of this doctoral capstone project was to develop a comprehensive, evidence-informed farm-based sensory integration framework that translates current evidence into practical clinical resources to support therapist education, caregiver engagement, and consistent implementation of occupation centered intervention at Zion Therapy Services.

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Recommended Citation

Childers, Katelyn, "Cultivating Participation: Developing an Evidence-Based Farm-Based Sensory Integration Protocol for a Pediatric Occupational Therapy Clinic" (2026). Occupational Therapy Doctoral Capstones. 84.
https://arch.astate.edu/nhp-ot-cap/84