Yvonne Swinth

Yvonne Swinth is a Professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy at the University of Puget Sound. With over 25 years of experience in pediatric and school-based occupational therapy, her work focuses on service delivery for children with disabilities, program development, and research in dynamic seating and sensory integration. She currently teaches courses including Fieldwork Level II, OT Process in Pediatrics, and Level II Fieldwork.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science, University of Puget Sound
• Master of Science, University of Washington
• Doctor of Philosophy, University of Washington

Research Interests:

• Efficient service delivery in schools
• Integrating therapy into school routines
• Sensory processing strategies in classrooms
• Dynamic seating solutions for student participation

Her research includes a national study on efficacy and efficiency of school-based practices.

Professional Contributions:

• Founding editor of the Journal of Occupational Therapy in Schools and Early Intervention
• Author of textbook chapters on school-based services and pediatric OT
• Past chair of the School Systems Special Interest Section

Teaching & Mentorship: Mentored student research for 12+ years, focusing on qualitative and single-subject studies. Known for blending classroom instruction with hands-on clinical experiences at Puget Sound's state-of-the-art facilities.