Shayla Kruse, OTD, OTR/L
Shayla Kruse, OTD, OTR/L, is an Occupational Therapist in the UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute's Department of Occupational Therapy.
- Languages Spoken: English
Professional Bio
Kruse joined the Department of Occupational Therapy at UNMC’s Munroe-Meyer Institute in the spring of 2022. Kruse is an occupational therapist with over five years of experience in a variety of pediatric settings including home health, outpatient, early-intervention and school-based services. Over her career, Kruse has acquired special interests working with pediatrics including feeding development, sensory processing and self-regulation in students with various disabilities. In her current role, Kruse provides school-based therapy for students in Omaha Public Schools, as well as providing Early Intervention Services for birth to 3-year-olds. Kruse is also a Fieldwork Coordinator for the UNMC Department of Occupational Therapy.
Focus Areas
- School-based occupational therapy.
- Sensory processing.
- Pediatric feeding disorders.