Tara J. Glennon
Professor of Occupational Therapy
Dr. Glennon primarily teaches at the masters and doctoral levels in the OT Department, specifically in the pediatric and research curricular threads, with a specialty in sensory integration and processing. She has authored over 85 publications, most notably co-author of the Sensory Processing Measure - 2nd edition (SPM-2), a norm-referenced assessment tool that systematically assembles information about sensory processing from birth through adulthood. Dr. Glennon routinely includes students in her research endeavors related to sensory integration and processing, and students have published and presented their research findings at the state and national levels.
Tara has dedicated a good portion of her time and energy educating the community and other professionals on the benefits of OT for children. She has a long-standing history of delivering local, state, and national conference presentations on pediatric services and operating a therapy business. In 2002, Dr. Glennon was recognized as a Fellow of the American Occupational Therapy Association (FAOTA) for her Commitment to Professional and Community Education in Pediatrics.
Dr. Glennon's other awards include the 2023 American Journal of Occupational Therapy's (AJOT) Outstanding Reviewer Award; 2017 Virginia Scardina Award of Excellence (AOTF); the 2009 Award of Merit (ConnOTA); 2008 Recognition of Achievement Award (AOTA) for the Sensory Processing Measure: Facilitating School-Based Team Collaboration; and was one of the first occupational therapists in Connecticut (1993) to earn a Board Certification in Pediatrics (BCP), a specialty certification in pediatric occupational therapy intervention from the AOTA.
Tara has dedicated a good portion of her time and energy educating the community and other professionals on the benefits of OT for children. She has a long-standing history of delivering local, state, and national conference presentations on pediatric services and operating a therapy business. In 2002, Dr. Glennon was recognized as a Fellow of the American Occupational Therapy Association (FAOTA) for her Commitment to Professional and Community Education in Pediatrics.
Dr. Glennon's other awards include the 2023 American Journal of Occupational Therapy's (AJOT) Outstanding Reviewer Award; 2017 Virginia Scardina Award of Excellence (AOTF); the 2009 Award of Merit (ConnOTA); 2008 Recognition of Achievement Award (AOTA) for the Sensory Processing Measure: Facilitating School-Based Team Collaboration; and was one of the first occupational therapists in Connecticut (1993) to earn a Board Certification in Pediatrics (BCP), a specialty certification in pediatric occupational therapy intervention from the AOTA.
Education
- BS, Quinnipiac University
- MS, Southern Connecticut State University
- EDD, Argosy University/Sarasota
Areas of Expertise
- Pediatrics/Newborns, Children, Adolescent and Youth
Organization
- Occupational Therapy
Office Location
- Medicine, Nursing, Health Sci 362L
Mail Drop
- NH-HSC
Quinnipiac Today
Experience
Center for Pediatric Therapy
Owner
Darien, Fairfield, and Wallingford, CT
Present - Present
Selected Publications
Peer Reviewed Journal
Improving practitioner knowledge and confidence in early intervention coaching for sensory-based concerns: A pilot study
Glennon, T. J., Dickerson, J., O’Rourke, S., & Tanner, K.
80(1). DOI: 10.5014/ajot.2026.051445 American Journal of Occupational Therapy (2026)
Peer Reviewed Journal
The Issue Is – Billing for occupational therapy services that uses Ayres Sensory Integration®.
Glennon, T. J., & Reynolds, S.
80(1), DOI: 10.5014/ajot.2026.051401 American Journal of Occupational Therapy (2026)
Peer Reviewed Journal
Occupational therapy interventions using Ayres Sensory Integration® for children and youth (2015–2024): A systematic review
Piller, A., Glennon, T. J., Andelin, L., Auld-Wright, K., McHugh Conlin, J., Teng, K., & Tarver, T.
80, 8001185030. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2025.051130 American Journal of Occupational Therapy (2026)
Peer Reviewed Presentations
Ensuring OT’s Role in Sleep: Embedding Sleep Concepts throughout an OT Curriculum
Sanders, M., Carlson, A. N., Fidanza, N., Latella, D., Glennon, T. J., Majeski, K., Nadeau, B. Strange, V., VanOss, T., & Wescott, E.
American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Inspire Conf, Philadelphia, PA (2025)
Peer Reviewed Presentations
Creating Virtual Pathways to Improve Knowledge, Perceived Clinical Competence, and Confidence in the Use of Ayres Sensory Integration® Intervention
Glennon, T. J., Tanner, K., Dickerson, J., & O'Rourke, S.
American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Inspire Conf, Philadelphia, PA (2025)
Peer Reviewed Presentations
Knowledge, Confidence Level, and Practice Patterns of OTPs Providing Sensory Integration/Processing Interventions within a Coaching Model of Service Delivery
Glennon, T. J., Bernstein, D., Gulino, J., Holloran, M., & Persico, A
American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Inspire Conf, Philadelphia, PA (2025)
Conference Presentation
AOTA Practice Guidelines for Children and Youth with Sensory Integration and Processing Differences: Translating Evidence into Practice
Piller, A., Glennon, T. J., Andelin, L., Auld-Wright, K., McHugh Conlin, J., & Teng, K.
American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Inspire Conf, Philadelphia, PA (2025)
Peer Reviewed Journal
Systematic Review Brief—Occupational therapy interventions using Ayres Sensory Integration® for children and youth (May 2015–January 2024)
Piller, A., Auld-Wright, K., Andelin, L., Glennon, T. J., McHugh Conlin, J., Teng, K., & Tarver, T.
79 (Supplement 1), 7910393010. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2025.79S101 American Journal of Occupational Therapy (2025)
Chapter
Case-Smith’s OT for Children and Adolescents
Glennon, T. J.
Documentation, coding, and billing 9th chapter 7 (Elsevier 2025)
Peer Reviewed Journal
Systematic review of sensory-based interventions for children and youth (2015–2024)
Piller, A., Andelin, L., Glennon, T. J., Conlin, J. M., Teng, K., Auld-Wright, K., & Tarver, T.
13, 1720179. doi: 10.3389/fped.2025.1720179 Frontiers in Pediatrics (2025)
Chapter
Foundations of pediatric practice for the occupational therapy assistant
Glennon, T. J., & Richards, C. G.
The Healthcare Model 3rd (Slack, Inc. 2024)
Chapter
Foundations of pediatric practice for the occupational therapy assistant
Glennon, T. J., Richards, C. G., Molinari, A., & Majeski, K.
The Community Model 3rd (Slack, Inc 2024)
Invited Speaker
Sensory Integration/Processing Interventions for Infants and Toddlers
Glennon, T. J.
CT Children’s Medical Center (CCMC) (2024)
Virtual Pathways to Improve Knowledge, Perceived Clinical Competence, and Confidence in the Use of Ayres Sensory Integration®
Glennon, T. J.
Nationwide Children's Hospital (2024)
Peer Reviewed Journal
Ayres’ Sensory Integration® for Addressing Play in Autistic Children: A Multiple Baseline Examination.
Kuhaneck, H. M., Watling, R., & Glennon, T. J.
77(2), 7702205080. American Journal of Occupational Therapy https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2023.050169 (2023)
Sensory Processing Measure – 2nd Edition (SPM-2) Manual.
Parham, L. D., Ecker, C. L., Kuhaneck, H. M., Henry, D. A., & Glennon, T. J. (2021).
2nd Los Angeles, CA: Western Psychological Services. (2021)