Children & Youth
Children & Youth Special Interest Section (CYSIS) members include those who work in programs under Parts B and C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), work with infants, preschoolers, children, and adolescents. CYSIS also has a focus on early intervention and school programs.
Connect with members on early intervention & school programs
The CYSIS promotes education, research, and legislation and policymaking that will enhance occupational therapy services to clients in early intervention and school programs. The CYSIS was created as the School System SIS in 1994 and renamed the Early Intervention & School SIS in 2009 to reflect its broader scope.
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CYSIS Articles in the SIS Quarterly
Check out articles in SIS Quarterly Practice Connections that pertain specifically to the Children & Youth Special Interest Section (CYSIS).
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CYSIS standing committee members
The CYSIS standing committee leads the direction of their special interest section.
Members elect the standing committee to their positions.
Jessica McHugh Conlin
Jeryl D Benson
Sultan Alfawaz
Amy Burt
Beth Elenko
Lauren Foster
Betsy Hawkins-Chernof
Sue Ram
I love being a part of AOTA’s CYSIS because it allows me to stay connected with the organization and interact with members with similar interests.