Dominique Blanche Kiefer, OTD, OTR/L, BCP is an occupational therapist, educator, researcher, and leader in Ayres Sensory Integration. She is board certified in pediatric occupational therapy and specializes in sensory integration assessment and intervention. She is co-owner of Therapy West, Inc. in Los Angeles, and co-founder and co-owner of Therapy West 2 in Orlando.Dr. Kiefer earned her Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Brown University and holds both a Master’s degree and Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from the Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy at the University of Southern California (USC). She is a co-author of the Structured Observations of Sensory Integration–Motor (SOSI-M) and the Clinical Observations of Proprioception (COP-R), widely regarded as gold-standard standardized clinical observation tools used internationally in sensory integration assessment.She serves as Chair of the Sensory Integration Special Interest Section for the Florida Occupational Therapy Association (FOTA) and is a Professor in the USC Sensory Integration Graduate Certificate Program. Dr. Kiefer teaches sensory integration assessment and intervention extensively throughout the United States and internationally, presenting at conferences and advanced trainings around the world.Her work includes extensive research contributions and numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals, professional books, and book chapters. She was also one of the original authors and directors of the film “A. Jean Ayres: The Pioneer Behind Sensory Integration.” In recognition of her significant contributions to sensory integration theory, education, and practice, she was awarded an Honorary Fellowship by Sensory Integration Education (SIE). Dr. Kiefer has over 20 years of pediatric clinical experience and currently practices in Orlando, Florida.