Carrie Schmitt

Doctor of Occupational Therapy * Pediatric Practitioner

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      • Sensory Processing, Interoception, and Occupational Performance in Adults Seeking Sensory-Based Intervention: An Exploratory Study
      • Interoception: A Multi-Sensory Foundation of Participation in Daily Life
      • Characteristics of Adults With Sensory Differences: An Exploratory Study Using the Multidimensional Assessment of Interoceptive Awareness, Version 2
      • Adolescents’ and Adults’ Perceptions of Sensory-Based Interventions: A Qualitative Analysis
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      • Reaching for Sustainable Behavioral Shifts: A Look Inside the Applied Educational Neuroscience Framework with Dr. Lori Desautels
      • A Family’s Journey to Sensory Health with Jerade and Maria Tipton
      • The Role of Occupational Therapy in Trauma Informed and Responsive Care: An OT’s Personal Story with Rachel Ashcraft
      • The Shift to Neurodiversity-affirming Psychological Assessment with Dr. Courtney McDonnell and Dr. Jared Kilmer
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    • S1E4:Embodiment in Everyday Life: Feeling Safe in Your Body Again
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    • S1E1: Sensory Health Is Human Health

Archives for March 2022

March 23, 2022

The Shift to Neurodiversity-affirming Psychological Assessment with Dr. Courtney McDonnell and Dr. Jared Kilmer

The concept of neurodiversity is credited to a sociologist named Judy Singer. Neurodiversity recognizes and pays respect to the diversity of human minds, and the infinite variation in neurocognitive functioning within our species (Walker, 2014). Today, listen in as two…

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March 20, 2022

Play & Attachment

The first couple of years of human life are a miraculous period of growth and development. While this development occurs in all areas, two of the developmental tasks that have a lasting impact on the child’s life are forming a…

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March 9, 2022

Evidentiary support for Occupational Therapy’s Role in Empowering the Occupation of Caregiver in those caring for Autistic Loved Ones with Dr. Carrie Alvarado

Evidence-based practice is vital to focus the OT lens and voice in the autism community.  Occupational therapists are in a position to recognize the importance of the occupation of the caregiver and provide evidence-based support in intervention when working with…

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Meet Carrie

I am a Doctor of Occupational Therapy with 27 years of experience. My professional passions include sensory health and wellness, evidence-based practice, and parent/caregiver education. As a wife and mother of 4 children, I offer compassionate care and place a high value on real life application.

Recent Posts

  • S1E8: Strengths-Based Sensory Profiles: Discovering What Helps You Thrive
  • SIE7 Sensory Processing in Adults: The Conversations We’ve Been Missing
  • S1E6: Supporting Kids With Sensory Processing Differences: Without Fixing Them
  • SIE5: Beyond the Clinic: Sensory Support for Real Life
  • S1E4:Embodiment in Everyday Life: Feeling Safe in Your Body Again

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