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Raejean Burton Lopez, MOT, OTR/L

@raejeanburtonlopez.bsky.social
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Occupational Therapist l UC Educational Studies PhD Candidate | Mixed Methods Enthusiast | Curious about embodied numerical cognition & sensory processing difficulties l Opinions are my own. (she/her) l #SensorimotorToCognition #EmbodiedClassrooms #OT

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Dr. Nadine Gaab @gaablab.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
The Reading Brain from Womb to Classroom: Typical and Atypical Development and Implications for a Preventative Education Model - www.annualreviews.org/content/jour...
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The Reading Brain from Womb to Classroom: Typical and Atypical Development and Implications for a Preventative Education Model
Learning to read is a process and milestone with far-reaching implications for education, vocation, and health. Most models and empirical studies of reading development, however, focus on school entry...
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Raejean Burton Lopez, MOT, OTR/L @raejeanburtonlopez.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
As a school OT, I help students build skills & indep. The right tools can make all the difference. I created an Amazon wishlist w/supplies I’ll use with my students. If you’d like to help support my OT room, I’d be so grateful. Every item will help kids learn, grow, & succeed. Wishlist in comments
Pictures of OT activities. Top Left: Pot of gold with rainbow created with colorful hole punch dots. Top Right: Valentine’s Day chocolates heart boxes, tongs, and purple tray with pompom balls and jar. Bottom Left: Yeti In The Spaghetti game with paper template to count noodles and Yeti themed writing worksheet. Bottom Right: OT room with Spring themed activities on a table.
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Raejean Burton Lopez, MOT, OTR/L @raejeanburtonlopez.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
Excited to start updating my course for the fall. #SensorimotorToCognition #EmbodiedClassrooms #AcademicLife
Two books on a white cloth background. The books are How the Brain Learns and A Practical Guide to Teaching Neurodivergent College Students.
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Raejean Burton Lopez, MOT, OTR/L @raejeanburtonlopez.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
As a school OT, I help students build skills & indep. The right tools can make all the difference. I created an Amazon wishlist w/supplies I’ll use with my students. If you’d like to help support my OT room, I’d be so grateful. Every item will help kids learn, grow, & succeed. Wishlist in comments
Pictures of OT activities. Top Left: Pot of gold with rainbow created with colorful hole punch dots. Top Right: Valentine’s Day chocolates heart boxes, tongs, and purple tray with pompom balls and jar. Bottom Left: Yeti In The Spaghetti game with paper template to count noodles and Yeti themed writing worksheet. Bottom Right: OT room with Spring themed activities on a table.
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 06/07/2026
The number of students admitted to Ph.D. programs this fall dropped 15% from the previous year, according to data from over 50 top research universities. The decline is driven, in part, by a chaotic and unpredictable federal funding environment under the Trump administration.
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Research Universities Are Admitting Fewer Ph.D.s, a Bad Sign for Science
Some of the nation’s top research universities are shrinking doctoral programs because of uncertain federal funding.
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Raejean Burton Lopez, MOT, OTR/L @raejeanburtonlopez.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
OTPs! The AOTA CYSIS created an advocacy resource collection to help OTPs stay informed & take action to keep OSERS/OCR in the US Ed Dept. Advocacy doesn't require being a policy expert-it starts with using your voice. Links to register and resources: cysis.aota.org/wp-content/u...
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Raejean Burton Lopez, MOT, OTR/L @raejeanburtonlopez.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
As an early career university instructor, what books should I add to my summer reading list to improve my course design and instructional methods? #academia #phdlife
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Raejean Burton Lopez, MOT, OTR/L @raejeanburtonlopez.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Life IS the Occupation- only a few weeks left til summer break & total focus on dissertation writing. #embodiedclassrooms #SensorimotorToCognition #schoolOT
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Raejean Burton Lopez, MOT, OTR/L @raejeanburtonlopez.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
We had great conversations at #AOTAINSPIRE26 about embodied cognition & how OTPs can support educators in creating embodied learning in their classrooms. #SensorimotorToCognition #EmbodiedClassrooms
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Raejean Burton Lopez, MOT, OTR/L @raejeanburtonlopez.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Discover how embodied cognition, shaped by sensorimotor experiences, enhances learning. Learn strategies to support teachers & students w/ sensorimotor diffs. Reflect on OTPs' role in fostering inclusive, evidence-based learning activities. #AOTAINSPIRE26 #SensorimotorToCognition #EmbodiedClassrooms
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Raejean Burton Lopez, MOT, OTR/L @raejeanburtonlopez.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Excited to be heading to #AOTAINSPIRE26 early this morning. Can’t wait to learn, collaborate, & connect with OTPs across the country.
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Raejean Burton Lopez, MOT, OTR/L @raejeanburtonlopez.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
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Raejean Burton Lopez, MOT, OTR/L @raejeanburtonlopez.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Join us at #AOTAInspire26 for networking and good conversations about #pediatricOT and #schoolbasedOT topics.
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Raejean Burton Lopez, MOT, OTR/L @raejeanburtonlopez.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Join CYSIS at AOTA INSPIRE 2026 in Anaheim! Networking, Open House + 2 pediatric-focused posters. Come connect, learn & help shape the future of pediatric OT. Save the schedule! #AOTAINSPIRE26 #PediatricOccupationalTherapy #SchoolbasedOT #AOTA #OccupationalTherapy
Purple text announcing CYSIS events at AOTA Inspire 2026. Orange stars. List of CYSIS events at AOTA Inspire 2026 with dates, times, locations, session names, and descriptions.
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Raejean Burton Lopez, MOT, OTR/L @raejeanburtonlopez.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
OTPs in pediatric & school-based practice—your voice matters! AOTA CYSIS wants your input to guide our topics, events, resources & advocacy this year. Scan the QR code to take the survey. #pediatricoccupationaltherapy #AOTACYSIS #schoolbasedOT
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Raejean Burton Lopez, MOT, OTR/L @raejeanburtonlopez.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
OTPs in pediatric & school-based practice—your voice matters! AOTA CYSIS wants your input to guide our topics, events, resources & advocacy this year. Scan the QR code to take the survey. #pediatricoccupationaltherapy #AOTACYSIS #schoolbasedOT
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Raejean Burton Lopez, MOT, OTR/L @raejeanburtonlopez.bsky.social · 28/12/2025
Observing Romjul in Selji, Norway. Traveling, being in nature, and reading are restorative occupations I am prioritizing in this week between holidays before diving into dissertation writing in January.
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Raejean Burton Lopez, MOT, OTR/L @raejeanburtonlopez.bsky.social · 29/11/2025
Today we honor the IDEA — the law that opened doors, protected student rights, & created the foundation for the work school-based OTs do every day. The Dept of ED is facing threats that could weaken federal oversight of special education. As advocates for inclusion our voices are needed. #IDEA50thOT
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Raejean Burton Lopez, MOT, OTR/L @raejeanburtonlopez.bsky.social · 29/11/2025
7.5 million students, 3-21 years old receive special education, & 540,000 infants and toddlers under 3 years old receive early intervention services mandated by IDEA. 50 years ago, children with disabilities were not guaranteed a right to a free & appropriate public education. #IDEA50thOT
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Raejean Burton Lopez, MOT, OTR/L @raejeanburtonlopez.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
I am grateful for all the OTPs who come together in community to support, teach, encourage, & share with other OTPs. Through our community we are able to show up in our schools to help children learn, play, & grow in their roles as a students. #occupationaltherapy #schoolbasedot
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Raejean Burton Lopez, MOT, OTR/L @raejeanburtonlopez.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
The federal gov currently provides around $12-13 B annually under IDEA, but that still covers less than 12-15% of the nation’s cost of educating students with disabilities, far from the original 40% promise. Advocacy groups estimate a funding gap of nearly $39 B in 2024–25. #IDEA50thOT #aota
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Raejean Burton Lopez, MOT, OTR/L @raejeanburtonlopez.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
Share how you are celebrating the 50th Anniversary of IDEA use #IDEA50thOT to tag your post!
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Raejean Burton Lopez, MOT, OTR/L @raejeanburtonlopez.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
❤️ IDEA has opened the doors of education for millions of students. Occupational therapy helps ensure those doors lead to meaningful participation, learning, and growth.❤️ #IDEA50thOT #occupationaltherapy #schoolbasedOT #aota #specialed
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Raejean Burton Lopez, MOT, OTR/L @raejeanburtonlopez.bsky.social · 08/11/2025
LRE means students with dis should be educated with their non-disabled peers to the maximum extent appropriate. It’s about access & support, not just physical presence. The focus is on belonging, participation, & meaningful learning, not just physical placement. #IDEA50thOT
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Raejean Burton Lopez, MOT, OTR/L @raejeanburtonlopez.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
FAPE ensures every eligible child with a disability has access to spec ed & related services designed to meet their unique needs. OTPs help ensure students can participate in their educ programs, access the curriculum, & engage in daily school routines & activities. #IDEA50thOT
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Raejean Burton Lopez, MOT, OTR/L @raejeanburtonlopez.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
Before 1975, more than 1M children with disabilities were excluded from public schools, and millions more did not receive the specialized instruction or services they needed. Families often had to fight for their children’s right to simply attend school. #IDEA50thOT
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Raejean Burton Lopez, MOT, OTR/L @raejeanburtonlopez.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
President Gerald Ford signed the Education for All Handicapped Children Act on November 29, 1975. This legislation marked a historic commitment to inclusion and equity in education. #IDEA50thOT
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Raejean Burton Lopez, MOT, OTR/L @raejeanburtonlopez.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
AOTA CYSIS is excited to share the IDEA 50th Anniversary Toolkit. Inside you’ll find: handout; activities for the whole school, classrooms, & OT sessions; displays; & resources. Download the toolkit here: cysis.aota.org/advocacy/ Show us how you’re celebrating! Post photos using #IDEA50thOT
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Raejean Burton Lopez, MOT, OTR/L @raejeanburtonlopez.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
Join the AOTA CYSIS in celebrating 50 years of IDEA! Reflect with occupational therapy practitioners across the country on what IDEA means for us today and the future. #IDEA50thOT #occupationaltherapy #pediatricoccupationaltherapy #pedsot #schoolbasedot #schoolbasedoccupationaltherapy #aota
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Raejean Burton Lopez, MOT, OTR/L @raejeanburtonlopez.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
I'm looking for a tactile/haptic number line estimation task to use with children 5-8 years old. Any suggestions on papers to check out for this task? #embodiedcognition #numericalcognition #numbersense #mindbraineducation #academicsky #research #phdlife
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Raejean Burton Lopez, MOT, OTR/L @raejeanburtonlopez.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
Please join CYSIS for our May Practice chat on Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 7-8pm EST. The session will focus on understanding advocacy do's & don'ts, crafting impactful messages, and aligning efforts with current federal priorities. Excited to see you there! Register at: www.aota.org/events/calen...
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Raejean Burton Lopez, MOT, OTR/L @raejeanburtonlopez.bsky.social · 24/05/2025
What’s on everyone’s summer reading list? #summerreading #reading #summerbreak
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Raejean Burton Lopez, MOT, OTR/L @raejeanburtonlopez.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
I’m wanting to use @notion.com to help me manage and track projects across my dissertation research, professional work groups, and personal/wellness goals. I would love recommendations on how to start with notion. #phdlife #docstudent #academia
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Raejean Burton Lopez, MOT, OTR/L @raejeanburtonlopez.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
I made it to #AOTAINSPIRE. I look forward to meeting up with OT colleagues! #OT #AOTA
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Raejean Burton Lopez, MOT, OTR/L @raejeanburtonlopez.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
On my way to #AOTAInspire2025. Can’t wait to connect with fellow OTs. #OT #AOTA #Inspire2025
Luggage and backpack leaning against a window. Airport runway is visible through the window.
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Raejean Burton Lopez, MOT, OTR/L @raejeanburtonlopez.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
Happy Occupational Therapy Month! I feel fortunate to have a career helping others live their lives to the fullest. #OT
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Raejean Burton Lopez, MOT, OTR/L @raejeanburtonlopez.bsky.social · 29/03/2025
What are you looking forward to doing or seeing at #AOTA #Inspire2025 next week? #OT
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Raejean Burton Lopez, MOT, OTR/L @raejeanburtonlopez.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
Who's going to AOTA #Inspire2025 next week? If you're presenting please shoutout your presentation and posters in the comments. #AOTA #OT #Academia #Research
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Raejean Burton Lopez, MOT, OTR/L @raejeanburtonlopez.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
The disability advocacy community lost a leader & teacher in Rudd Turnbull. His work shaped the field of spec educ & disability law. I’m grateful our paths crossed & to learn from his unwavering dedication to equality & justice. May his memory be a blessing & his legacy continue to inspire us all.
Raejean Lopez is seated on a patio wearing a light blue sweater. Rudd Turnbull is leaning down beside her with his hand on her shoulder. Rudd is wearing a blue and red plaid button shirt and red shorts.
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Raejean Burton Lopez, MOT, OTR/L @raejeanburtonlopez.bsky.social · 02/03/2025
The NIH website is down. Anyone have any insight or information? Do we think it’s coming back, or is all that tax funded research gone forever?
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Raejean Burton Lopez, MOT, OTR/L @raejeanburtonlopez.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
Here’s your opportunity to engage w/ Abe Saffer, #AOTA federal lobbyist, & discuss #school-basedOT. Share challenges, ask questions, or just listen in as Abe shares updates on AOTA’s work in #education policy and gathers insights to inform advocacy efforts. Register www.aota.org/events/calen...
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Raejean Burton Lopez, MOT, OTR/L @raejeanburtonlopez.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
Please share with your occupational therapy practitioner colleagues working in pediatric settings. #occupationaltherapy #OT #pedsOT #schoolbasedOT #earlyinterventionOT
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Raejean Burton Lopez, MOT, OTR/L @raejeanburtonlopez.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
OT Practitioners & Students! The AOTA Children & Youth Special Interest Section (CYSIS) needs your input! Take our quick survey and help us shape programming, resources, and opportunities designed with you in mind. Share your voice: forms.gle/FCQXLR8tj8XE... #AOTA #CYSIS #OccupationalTherapy
Light blue background with yellow infographic cellphone containing a QR code on the cellphone screen. Link to survey at the bottom.
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Janel Anderson, PhD @janelanderson.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
I just talked to an experienced classroom teacher. She likely knows more about assessment and student needs than any of us. Education researchers are you drawing your next inquiry from the work and expertise of teachers? If not, why? Teachers are experts. #EduSky #EducationalReaserch #AcademicSky
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PessoaBrain @pessoabrain.bsky.social · 10/11/2024
Reintroduction... I'm a neuroscientist interested in emotion-motivation-cognition interactions. Interested in conceptual/foundational issues. I also wrote a book for general audience readers called The Entangled Brain that is open access at MIT Press. mitpress.mit.edu/978026254460... #neuroscience
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The Entangled Brain
A new vision of the brain as a fully integrated, networked organ.Popular neuroscience accounts often focus on specific mind-brain aspects like addiction, cog...
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Crystal Lewis @cghlewis.bsky.social · 07/11/2024
Our POWER (Providing Opportunities for Women in Education Research) Data Management Hub OSF page continues to be updated with new resources. Check it out if you are looking to learn more about data management in education research: osf.io/ap3tk/
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Raejean Burton Lopez, MOT, OTR/L @raejeanburtonlopez.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
Calling School-Based OT practitioners- Join AOTA’s Children & Youth Special Interest Section virtual journal club tomorrow (11/20/24) 7-8pm EST to discuss Sensory-based Interventions in The School Setting & The Perspective of Paraeducators. Register: www.aota.org/events/calen... #OT #sensory #AOTA
Teal background, young girl using hands to dig in box of popcorn kernels. AOTA’s Children & Youth Special Interest Section virtual journal club tomorrow (11/20/24) 7-8pm EST to discuss Sensory-based Interventions in The School Setting & The Perspective of Paraeducators. Register: https://www.aota.org/events/calendar/cysis-journal-club
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Raejean Burton Lopez, MOT, OTR/L @raejeanburtonlopez.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
Headed over from Twitter. Hoping to network & connect with others in the OT, ECSE, & developmental & learning science spaces. Sharing a photo of the goodest girl. She’s been by my side every every step of the PhD program. #academicchat #phdlife #docstudent #dogs
Black dog lying in green grass
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