Missouri State University Occupational Therapy

10/16/2025

Happy Boss's Day to Dr. Cardin and Dr. Chakraborty! We are so grateful for their dedicated and compassionate leadership. Thanks for all you do!

10/10/2025

✨ Fieldwork Friday ✨

Madelyn is completing her second level II rotation with Promise Christian Academy in St. Louis, MO. This school serves students with a variety of developmental and learning differences. So far, Madelyn has enjoyed building connections with the students and better understanding the role of OT both inside and outside of the classroom. She is looking forward to learning more about adaptive techniques and understanding the needs of each student.

Thank you to the Promise Christian Academy team for welcoming Madelyn!

10/10/2025

✨ Fieldwork Friday ✨

Madelyn is completing her second level II rotation with in St. Louis, MO. This school serves students with a variety of developmental and learning differences. So far, Madelyn has enjoyed building connections with the students and better understanding the role of OT both inside and outside of the classroom. She is looking forward to learning more about adaptive techniques and understanding the needs of each student.

Thank you to the Promise Christian Academy team for welcoming Madelyn!

10/10/2025

Today is World Mental Health Day. The theme for this year addresses access to mental health services while in the midst of catastrophes and emergencies. Additional information about the theme and how we can support one another can be found here:https://wmhdofficial.com/wp-content/uploads/wmhd-2025-document_v01.pdf

As always, on-campus support is available. Reach out to Missouri State University - Counseling Center or access resources here: https://health.missouristate.edu/MentalHealth.htm

10/08/2025

Thanks to Cyrus with Numotion for visiting with our second-year students today! He shared his expertise on how we can help individuals with mobility limitations live life to the fullest.

10/07/2025

Faculty and staff were rocking their pink for the annual Pinktober Luncheon! Big thanks to Missouri State Dining Services and Staff Senate for organizing this meaningful fundraiser.

10/04/2025

Dr. Chakraborty joined a team of autism experts to present at the 7th Annual Richard L. Simpson Conference on Autism. They did a wonderful job!

09/29/2025

On Friday, Dr. Cardin, Dr. Cimino, with the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Ozarks Tooth Truck, and Dr. Koch, with Missouri State Reynolds College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities Religious Studies, came together to share their experiences with the intersectionality of religion and healthcare. They provided value insight, specific to Amish populations.

09/24/2025

Dr. Yates and her doctoral students adapted a motorized ride-on Jeep to give a young child greater independence! 🚗

Evidence-based research indicates that mobility promotes growth across various developmental domains, including sensory, motor, communication, and social development. Their project highlights how adapted mobility fosters not just movement but also play, confidence, and connection.

09/22/2025

We love having Caitlan in the PP-OTD program!

Caitlan Schasteen is working on her doctoral degree.

09/22/2025

Check out the Fall 2025 F.L.O.A.T. crew! 🏊‍♀️

Our Families Learning Occupational Aquatic Therapy program takes place each fall and spring semester. Faculty, students and community volunteers provide individualized aquatic therapy and water safety training to local children with autism.

09/11/2025

The first-year students got to hear from some guest speakers in their lifespan class this week! Alisha and Riley shared first-hand perspectives on how occupational therapy has impacted their family.

Thank you both for visiting with us!