Ariel Miller, OTD, OTR/L

• Assessed children's developmental needs through standardized evaluations and observational assessments.
• Designed individualized therapy plans to enhance children's independence and participation in daily activities.
• Collaborated with parents and caregivers to implement home-based strategies for skill reinforcement.

• Delivered direct patient care in outpatient, acute care, and rehabilitation settings with opportunities for mentorship and advanced training from board-certified and specialty-certified clinicians.
• Participated in the LEND interdisciplinary training program, collaborating with professionals across disciplines to support comprehensive patient care.
• Supported teaching and mentorship activities within the Occupational Therapy Doctoral Program at The Ohio State University.
• Engaged in leadership initiatives, clinical research, and community education to promote evidence-based occupational therapy practice.
• Contributed to multidisciplinary specialty clinics, including the Cerebral Palsy, Early Developmental Follow-Up, and Myelomeningocele clinics.

• Led a project to enhance support for children with cerebral palsy (CP) and their caregivers in rural Ohio, West Virginia, and beyond.
• Developed tailored resources and educational initiatives for healthcare providers.
• Developed an evidence-based online resource for caregivers and completed specialized training in early CP detection and Pediatric CIMT to improve care and awareness.

• Conducted occupational therapy assessments for seating and mobility needs, collaborating with patients, caregivers, and assistive technology professionals (ATPs) virtually.
• Documented assessments and equipment recommendations for Letters of Medical Necessity (LMNs).
• Contributed to a student handbook, assisted with telehealth social media campaigns, and created an instructional video to improve communication processes.

• Evaluated and provided occupational therapy services to children in the outpatient setting and specialty clinics (Cerebral Palsy Clinic and Seating and Mobility Clinic).
• Addressed complex needs with evidence-based interventions targeting fine motor skills, sensory processing, cognition, emotional regulation, and ADLs.
• Collaborated closely with families and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure coordinated care.
• Maintained thorough documentation of client progress and timely session notes to support ongoing treatment planning and communication.

• Cultivated relationships with community stakeholders and prospective students, effectively communicating
program values and objectives.
• Supported faculty engagement and admissions initiatives by collaborating with occupational therapy clubs
and classroom faculty.
• Acted as a direct liaison, engaging in meaningful conversations with prospective OT students, promoting program features, benefits, and opportunities to contribute to recruitment and enrollment efforts.

• Provided direct ABA therapy to children in homes, schools, clinics, and virtually, tailoring interventions to individual needs and adhering to behavior plans.
• Monitored and documented skill acquisition, managed challenging behaviors, and ensured accurate billing through the EPIC system.
• Maintained clear communication with supervisors and families to support continuity of care and progress.
• Demonstrated adaptability by transitioning in-person strategies to effective virtual interventions during the COVID-19 pandemic.