Could Nature Boost Your OT Practice?
Presented by Nicole Quint and Allie Evancho
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Audio Runtime: 48 Minutes; Learning Assessment Time: 21
Allie Evancho, OTR/L, CYT, occupational therapist, certified yoga teacher, and PhD candidate, joins host Nicole Quint to explore the growing role of nature-based practices in pediatric occupational therapy. Nicole and Allie dive into the research and real-world examples behind why—and how—taking therapy outside the clinic can make a difference. Together, we unpack how outdoor environments support sensory integration, emotional regulation, and health equity for children with disabilities. You’ll leave this conversation inspired by evidence-based strategies and community-driven ideas you can bring to your own OT practice.
Learning Objectives
- Analyze the evidence around nature-based practices in occupational therapy
- Apply evidence-based, practical strategies to actionably address therapeutic activities for children with disabilities
- Solve patient case scenarios involving nature-based recreation
This is an audio-only course. Additional materials are available for download within the course. To receive continuing education credit, complete the course and the accompanying quiz.
Meet your instructors
Nicole Quint
Nicole Quint is a professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy in the College of Health Care Sciences at Nova Southeastern University. She serves as the program director for the postprofessional Doctor of Occupational Therapy (DrOT) program and the dual-degree DrOT/PhD program. With more than 20 years of pediatric…
Allie Evancho
Allie is a board-certified occupational therapist licensed in Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia. She earned her masters degree in occupational science from Towson University. She has extensive experience serving, evaluating, and treating children and adolescents across a variety of settings, including home-based therapy,…
Chapters & learning objectives
1. Could Nature Boost Your OT Practice?
Allie Evancho discusses the evidence and theory supporting nature-based occupational therapy and how it can be applied to pediatric populations. She shares personal experiences from inclusive hiking programs, details the health disparities faced by children with disabilities, and reviews how nature can reduce stress, improve attention, and foster community integration.
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