Sarah Fabrizi Profile

• PhD in Occupational Therapy, Nova Southeastern University
• MS in Occupational Therapy, University of Florida
• BS in Occupational Therapy, University of Florida

• Play and Playfulness in Early Childhood

• Play and playfulness
• Early childhood playgroups
• The development of social play and friendships
• Early identification and intervention of autism spectrum disorder with children and families
• Parent engagement and self-efficacy
• Family and child community participation

• Theory
• Research
• History & Foundation of OT
• Adult and Pediatric Interventions

Peer-reviewed journal articles:

• Connor, A., Sung C., Strain, A., Zeng, T., & Fabrizi, S. (2019). Building Skills, Confidence, and Wellness: Psychosocial Effects of Soft Skills Training for Young Adults with Autism. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-019-03962-w
• Shamus, E., Fabrizi, S., & Hogan, J. (2017). A qualitative study of professional issues in home health therapy. Home Health Care Management & Practice, 30(1), 9- 15. https://doi.org/10.1177%2F1084822317725733
• Fabrizi, S. & Hubbell, K. (2017). The Role of Occupational Therapy in Promoting Playfulness, Parent Competence, and Social Participation in Early Childhood Playgroups: A Pretest Posttest design. Journal of Occupational Therapy, Schools, & Early Intervention, 10(4), 346-365. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/19411243.2017.1359133
• Fabrizi, S. E., Ito, M. A., & Winston, K. (2016). Effect of occupational therapy–led playgroups in early intervention on child playfulness and caregiver responsiveness: A repeated-measures design. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 70, 7002220020. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2016.017012
• Fabrizi, S. E. (2015). Splashing our way to playfulness! An aquatic playgroup for young children with Autism, A repeated measures design. Journal of Occupational Therapy, Schools, and Early Intervention. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/19411243.2015.1116963

Book chapters:

• Fabrizi, S. (In progress Fall 2021). Improving Social Play and Friendship with Groups. In Kuhaneck, H.M. & Spitzer, S.L., Making Play Just Right: Activity Analysis, Creativity, and Playfulness in Pediatric Occupational Therapy, 2nd ed. Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.
• Fabrizi, S.& Shamus, E. (In progress Spring 2021). Genetics. In Shamus, E. In Miles, C., Bloyer, M., & Shamus, E. Pediatric Physical Therapy. Jones & Bartlett.
• Fabrizi, S. & Barnekow, K. (2020). Personnel Preparation or OT and OTA. In Froleck-Clark, G. Best practice in Early Childhood 2e. Bethsda, MD: AOTA Press.
• Fabrizi, S. & Morejan, E. (2019). Best practice in supporting family engagement in the service delivery process. In Froleck-Clark G. & Chandler B. Best Practices for Occupational Therapy Schools 2e. Bethesda, MD: AOTA Press
• Jaffe, L., Cosper, S., & Fabrizi, S. (2020). Working with Families. In O'Brien J. (eds.) Occupational Therapy for Children 8e. St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Mosby.

Professional publications:

• Fabrizi, S., Marte, M., Morrison, C., Schefkind, S., & Stoffel, A., (2019, October). AOTA Practice Advisory: Occupational Therapy Practitioners in Early Intervention. Retrieved from https://www.aota.org/~/media/Corporate/Files/Practice/Children/Practice- Advisory-Early-Intervention.pdf
• Muhlenhaupt, M., de Sam Lazaro, S.L, Fabrizi, S., Schefkind, S. & Owens A. (2019). Interprofessional Core Competencies to Enhance Occupational Therapy Services in Early Childhood Settings. OT Practice, March.
• Fabrizi, S. & Ponsolle-Mays, M. (2018). Cover Story - Enriching kids' lives. Addressing the effects of poverty on the health and well-being of school-aged children and their families. OT Practice 23(9), 8-12.
• Belanger, B., Fabrizi, S., & Myers, E. (2017). Hurricane Irma: The lived experience of an occupational therapy program. OT Practice 22(21), 23-25.
• Fabrizi, S., Riley, B. & Zachary, A. (July 2017). Partnerships with Pediatricians. OT Practice. 22(13) 19-21.
• Fabrizi, S. & Jaffe, L. (2017 Summer). Community-engaged research. FOCUS Florida Occupational Therapy Association Quarterly Newsletter.
• Jaffe, L. & Fabrizi, S. (2018 Summer). Making evidence it in a tight schedule. FOCUS Florida Occupational Therapy Association Quarterly Newsletter

Dr. Fabrizi's ten most recent presentations:

• Pascual, A., Pontbriand, C., Grosser, J., Fabrizi, S., Ahrens, R., Irikawa, A., McMillian, C., Matz, S., Rinderle, H., Tabone, A., & Waldner, C. (2020, June). Empowering families through playgroup. Success in the mess: Families playing at home [Conference session]. The Virtual 22nd Annual Family Cafe, Orlando, FL, United States.
• Fabrizi, S., Grosser, J., Pontbriand, C., Eischens, S., Cordell, T. (2019). Purpose and benefits of playgroups for toddlers and their caregivers. Short session and Family playgroup at Family Café, Orlando, FL (State).
• Connor, A., Sung, C., Strain, A., Zeng, T., & Fabrizi, S.E. (2019, April). Building skills, confidence, and wellness: Psychosocial effects of soft skills training for young adults with autism. Poster presentation, American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA (National).
• Long, T., Bruder, M.B., Stayton, V., & Fabrizi, S. (2018, October). Early Childhood Personnel Competencies across Disciplines: Common Areas of Practice. Session at the Division for Early Childhood Conference, Orlando, FL. (National).
• Jaffe, L. & Fabrizi S. (2018, October). Research Special Interest Section: Using Evidence in Practice. Conversations that Matter at Florida Occupational Therapy Association, Orlando, FL. (State).
• Fabrizi, S. & Lazaro, S. (2018, Sept.). The Role of Occupational Therapy in Addressing Core Competencies in Early Childhood: Working with the Team. Session at American Occupational Therapy Association Children & Youth Specialty Conference, Milwaukee, WI. (National).
• Fabrizi, S. & Morejon, E. (2018, Sept.). Occupational Therapy and Family Engagement in the Schools. Session at American Occupational Therapy Association Children & Youth Specialty Conference, Milwaukee, WI. (National).
• Donald, E., Fabrizi, S., Lacey, T., & Tutunick, R. (2018). The effects of hippotherapy on the gross motor function abilities of children with cerebral palsy using outcome measures and parent/guardian reported outcomes. Poster session at Florida Physical Therapy Association in Orlando, FL. (State).
• Fabrizi, S. & Walker, T. (2018, April). Promoting Social Emotional Growth, Parent Engagement, & Participation. Short Course at American Occupational therapy Association, Salt Lake City, Utah. (National).
• Jaffe, L. & Fabrizi, S. (November, 2017). Using Evidence to Guide Practice. Conversations that Matter – Research SIS at Florida Occupational Therapy Association in Orlando, Florida. (State)

Honors and Awards:

• 2019 American Occupational Therapy Association Jeannette Bair Writer's Award
• 2018 Dr. Elaine Marieb Faculty Excellence Award in Scholarship
• 2017 American Occupational Therapy Association – Service Award Early Childhood Community of Practice
• 2005 Kay F. Walker Award from Department of Occupational Therapy at the University of Florida for excellence for graduate work
• 2003 Alice C. Jantzen Award from Department of Occupational Therapy at the University of Florida for academic excellence in undergraduate studies