Rosemarie Bigsby

About the Author

Rosemarie Bigsby, PhD, OTR/L, is a distinguished occupational therapist and researcher with over four decades of experience in pediatric development and early intervention. Holding a doctorate in developmental psychology, she has dedicated her career to advancing the understanding of infant motor skills and their implications for long-term health outcomes. As a faculty member at Brown University and a clinician at Hasbro Children's Hospital, Bigsby has influenced countless professionals through her evidence-based approaches to assessment and therapy. Her seminal work, 'Posture and Fine Motor Assessment of Infants,' serves as a cornerstone resource for therapists, educators, and parents seeking to support the earliest stages of child development, blending rigorous science with practical application to foster optimal growth.