Shelly J Lane, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA is a Professor at Colorado State University (CSU) and a Conjoint Professor of Occupational Therapy at the University of Newcastle, Australia. She holds a BS in Occupational Therapy and a PhD in Anatomy and Neuroscience (1984). Her research focuses on neuroscience applications in occupational therapy, aspects of childhood occupations, and sensory integration/processing. Occupations studied include play and the playfulness, sleep, and education. Coupling neuroscience with occupation has led to a deeper understanding of the importance of these occupations. Dr. Lane presents nationally and internationally on childhood occupations and neuroscience. She has published numerous peer-reviewed articles and authored/co-authored texts and book chapters addressing issues related to sensory integration and processing, neuroscience applications to practice, and pediatric occupational therapy practice.