Amy K. Lynch

Amy K. Lynch is an Associate Professor at Temple University’s College of Public Health and a practicing Occupational Therapist (OT) with 30 years of experience. Her work focuses on trauma-informed care, social-emotional regulation, and occupational therapy applications in early childhood education. She has received over $1,000,000 in funding since 2019 for trauma-related research, including developing the PREPSS curriculum, which integrates trauma-informed strategies into early childhood education.

• PhD in Biomechanics and Movement Sciences (University of Delaware)
• MS in Occupational Therapy (Tufts University)
• BA in Psychology (Gettysburg College)

Her research bridges public health models with trauma-informed practices, emphasizing safe relationships and occupational engagement. PREPSS has trained 90+ educators and impacted 400+ children, while also serving as a platform for student mentorship in OT programs.

Her publications and presentations address topics like adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), attachment theory, developmental care, and trauma-informed frameworks in healthcare and education. She is trained in TBRI, NMT, HALO Project curriculum, and Theraplay, applying these to clinical practice and education.