Addressing Anxiety in the Pediatric Population: An OT Perspective

Authors

Joshua D. Johnson, University of St. Augustine Health SciencesFollow
Mary Jan Greer, University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesFollow
Wendy Tremaine, University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesFollow
Justine Faghihifar, University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesFollow

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Description

This capstone develops and evaluates a trauma-informed training for RBTs and caregivers in outpatient ABA clinics serving children with ASD and anxiety. Grounded in MOHO, the seven-module program teaches trigger→support mapping, sensory strategies, visual tools, and brief co-regulation routines. Findings show improved knowledge and confidence, with recommendations to embed a fidelity rubric, booster sessions, and ready-to-use templates.

Publication Date

Summer 8-7-2025

Publisher

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Keywords

Anxiety Disorders / diagnosis; prevention & control; therapy, Psychological Trauma; Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic, Outpatients; Outpatient Clinics, Hospital; Ambulatory Care, Education, Professional; Inservice Training; Teacher Training.

Medical Subject Headings

Occupational Therapy

Disciplines

Cognitive Neuroscience | Community Health | Other Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment | Therapeutics

Comments

Poster presented at the OTD Capstone Symposium held at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences on August 20th, 2025.

Recommended Citation

Johnson, J. D., Greer, M. J., Tremaine, W., & Faghihifar, J. (2025, August 7). Addressing Anxiety in the Pediatric Population: An OT Perspective. Poster presented at the Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium, University of St Augustine for Health Sciences. Retrieved from https://soar.usa.edu/otdcapstonessummer2025/4