Laura Parrish Bray

Laura Parrish Bray serves as an Assistant Professor at Eastern Kentucky University specializing in pediatric occupational therapy research with emphasis on school-based interventions and telehealth applications.

Education:

• Ph.D. from University of Kentucky
• M.S. from University of North Carolina
• B.S. from University of Virginia

Her research program integrates literacy development, experiential learning methodologies, and pediatric occupational therapy to address critical gaps in service delivery for children with learning challenges. Current work investigates telehealth effectiveness for handwriting interventions and develops frameworks for supporting economically disadvantaged populations through the Self-Determined Occupational Performance model.

Recent publications (2021-2023) demonstrate consistent focus on evidence-based pediatric interventions, with particular emphasis on telehealth delivery systems, handwriting/spelling outcomes for children with learning disabilities, and socioeconomic factors affecting therapeutic access. These contributions advance both clinical practice standards and educational applications in occupational therapy.

Professional Affiliations:

• American Occupational Therapy Association (Member)
• Kentucky Occupational Therapy Association (Member and Education Chair)
• Coalition of Occupational Therapy Advocates for Diversity (Member)