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Special Interest Sections

Sensory Integration & Processing

Sensory Integration & Process Special Interest Section (SIPSIS) members focus on the neurobiological, sensory, and praxis foundations of occupation and play.

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SIPSIS

Stay current on the latest research & development of sensory integration theory with SIPSIS

This widely used occupational therapy frame of reference is applied to enrich the lives of individuals with a variety of disabilities across the lifespan. 

SIPSIS was one of the five original Special Interest Sections created by AOTA in 1977. The others were Developmental Disabilities, Gerontology [now Productive Aging], Mental Health, and Physical Disabilities [now Rehabilitation & Disability].

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SIPSIS Articles in the SIS Quarterly

Check out articles in SIS Quarterly Practice Connections that pertain specifically to the Sensory Integration and Processing Special Interest Section (SIPSIS).

Sensory Integration Processing SIS Quarterly

SIPSIS standing committee members

The SIPSIS standing committee leads the direction of their special interest section.
Members elect the standing committee to their positions.

Aimee Piller
Chairperson

Aimee Piller

PhD, OTR/L, BCP
Lauren Andelin
Leadership & Management Coordinator

Lauren Andelin

OTD, OTR/L
Jayna Fischbach
Technology Coordinator

Jayna Fischbach

PhD, OTD, OTR/L, BCP
Jennifer Giddings Hight
Quarterly Editor

Jennifer Giddings Hight

MS, OTD, OTR/L
Lisa Johnson
Advocacy and Policy Coordinator

Lisa Johnson

OTD, OTR/L
Lauris Jones
Communications Coordinator

Lauris Jones

COTA/L
Elizabeth Kocher
Research Coordinator

Elizabeth Kocher

MOT, OTR/L
Krysti Teng
Young Professionals Coordinator

Krysti Teng

MS, OTR/L
Amanda Wiles
Professional Development Coordinator

Amanda Wiles

OTD, OTR/L
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Aimee Piller

Working with the SIPSIS gives me an opportunity to connect practitioners with resources to better their practice and advocate for the needs of sensory practitioners.

Aimee Piller
PhD, OTR/L, BCP