Janis Leinfuss, OTD, OTR/L

Dr. Janis Leinfuss, OTD, OTR/L is a specialist in Sensory Processing and Integration Disorder, certified in the evaluation and treatment of SPD by the Sensory Therapies and Research Institute, specializing in the treatment of children with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) and neurodivergence. Dr. Leinfuss published in peer-reviewed journals and has presented professionally to local, national, and international audiences. She is an assistant professor and capstone coordinator in an OTD program.

• • • Ready to Learn and Play framework (co-creator)
    • Sensory processing
    • Pediatric OT practice

Presenter, Maryland State OT Association, 2023

Presenter, Pennsylvania State Association, 2022

Presenter, New Jersey State Association, 2022

Presenter, AOTA INSPIRE 2022 National Conference

Presenter, AOTA Children and Youth Specialty Conference, 2021, 2023

Presenter, ACOT 2021

Leinfuss, J. & Karnes, M. (2021). Impact of the Ready to Learn and Play Framework on Occupational Performance for Students with Autism in the School Setting: A Pilot Study, Journal of Occupational Therapy, Schools, & Early Intervention, DOI: 10.1080/19411243.2021.1898517

Leinfuss, J., & Ohara, E. (2021). Impact of Ready to Learn and Play Framework on Occupational Performance for Children With Autism. The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 75(Supplement_2), 7512515366p1-7512515366p1.

Leinfuss, J., & O’Hara, E. (2020). Demystifying Sensory Processing to Promote Effective Interprofessional and Caregiver Collaboration. Student Journal of Occupational Therapy, 1(1), 2-7. https://doi.org/10.46409/001.XNEN2575