A5002857063- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Management
- Family and Disability Support Research
- Occupational Therapy Practice and Research
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Spinal Cord Injury Research
- Diabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment and Management
- Developmental and Educational Neuropsychology
- Children's Physical and Motor Development
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
- Medical research and treatments
- Behavioral and Psychological Studies
- Psychological Treatments and Disorders
- Wound Healing and Treatments
- Child Therapy and Development
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Knowledge Societies in the 21st Century
- Health, Education, and Physical Culture
- Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders
- Education and Teacher Training
- Tactile and Sensory Interactions
- Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications
- Workaholism, burnout, and well-being
University of Southern California
2014-2024
Southern California University for Professional Studies
2016-2023
West Los Angeles College
2022
University of Chile
2010-2018
Herman Miller (United States)
2011
Chongqing Electromechanical Holdings (China)
2011
Building on established relationships between the constructs of sensory integration in typical and special needs populations, this retrospective study we examined patterns integrative dysfunction 273 children ages 4-9 who had received occupational therapy evaluations two private practice settings. Test results Sensory Integration Praxis Tests, portions Processing Measure representing tactile overresponsiveness, parent report attention activity level were included analyses. Exploratory factor...
Prior research has documented caregiving difficulties in families of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). However, Latino may encounter unique challenges. The purpose this study was to understand the experiences ASD, including daily activities, coping strategies, and service utilization.Fifteen parents ASD were interviewed. interviews transcribed for analysis identify themes population.Latino many similar issues as non-Latino but also that affect utilization. Four identified:...
Abstract OBJECTIVE. Sensory processing difficulties among children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) have been extensively documented. However, less is known about this population’s ability to process proprioceptive information. METHOD. We used the Comprehensive Observations of Proprioception (COP; Blanche, Bodison, Chang, & Reinoso, in press) describe experienced by ASD. A sample 32 ASD, 26 developmental disabilities excluding and 28 typically developing control were studied using...
Abstract OBJECTIVES. We examined whether children with and without autism spectrum disorder (ASD) differ in autonomic activity at rest response to auditory stimuli behavioral problems related sounds everyday life are associated responses stimuli. METHOD. measured skin conductance (SC) as well using the Sensory Processing Measure (SPM) Home Form. Participants were 25 ASD typically developing (TD) children, aged 5–12 yr. RESULTS. The group had significantly higher resting SC stronger...
Purpose. The aim of this article is to identify overarching principles that explain how daily lifestyle considerations affect pressure ulcer development as perceived by adults with spinal cord injury (SCI).
Abstract The manualization of a complex occupational therapy intervention is crucial step in ensuring treatment fidelity for both clinical application and research purposes. Toward the latter end, manuals are essential trustworthiness replicability randomized controlled trials that aim to provide evidence effectiveness therapy. In this article, we review literature on process manualization. We then illustrate prescribed steps through our experience implementing University Southern...
We developed an observational tool, the Comprehensive Observations of Proprioception (COP), for identifying proprioceptive processing issues in children with developmental disabilities.
During the past century, numerous researchers and theorists have argued that human lives are largely shaped by nonreflective realm of habit. Beyond this observation, however, scholarly conceptualizations habit widely divergent, ranging from neural-level to culturally saturated macro-level constructs. To clarify multiple ways has been construed is related rehabilitation, authors present a typology nine categories habits: as tic; neural networks; conditioned responses; addiction; single,...
Abstract This article describes the development of Adult Sensory Processing Scale (ASPS), a sensory processing questionnaire for adults. The ASPS measures self-reported responses to input from distinct systems and is intended be sensitive individual differences in adult population. construction involved two phases: item instrument construction. During development, content validity 71 items was assessed by means expert ratings. construction, were evaluated using data an online survey 491...
Context/Objective: Medically serious pressure injuries (MSPrIs), a common complication of spinal cord injury (SCI), have devastating consequences on health and well-being are extremely expensive to treat. We aimed test the efficacy lifestyle-based intervention designed reduce incidence MSPrIs in adults with SCI. Design: A randomized controlled trial (RCT), separate study wing involving nonrandomized standard care control group. Setting: Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center, large...
Abstract OBJECTIVE. The study’s objective was to evaluate the effectiveness of Interdisciplinary Sensory-Enriched Early Intervention (ISEEI) group program for children with developmental delays. METHOD. We conducted a retrospective chart review 63 ages 18–36 mo who participated in ISEEI. evaluated participants Bayley Scales Infant and Toddler Development III (Bayley–III) Infant/Toddler Sensory Profile (ITSP) at enrollment after 3–9 mo. paired t test examine changes Bayley–III between pre-...
Abstract Creativity is widely recognized as a powerful and enriching element of people's lives. However, the actual experience creativity seldom described in occupational science or therapy literature. This research paper focuses on presence process‐oriented, intrinsically motivated activity lives 22 individuals. The study included three methods data collection: Daily Occupational Experience Survey (DOES), intensive interviews, participant observations. participants this occurring often...
Background Randomized trials of complex, non-pharmacologic interventions implemented in home and community settings, such as the University Southern California (USC)-Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center (RLANRC) Pressure Ulcer Prevention Study (PUPS), present unique challenges with respect to (1) participant recruitment retention, (2) intervention delivery fidelity, (3) randomization assessment, (4) potential inadvertent treatment effects. Purpose We describe methods employed...
Individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) use wheelchairs for mobility and full participation in their daily activities. The of wheelchairs, however, can increase the risk pressure ulcers. This study focused on wheelchair users' perceptions interplay between wheeled development ulcers by performing a secondary analysis data gathered during 2-year ethnographic 20 community-dwelling adults SCI. Data from subset these individuals are described; each stories contains ulcer episode related to or...
OBJECTIVE. We investigated sensory integration (SI) function in children with cochlear implants (CIs). METHOD. analyzed deidentified records from 49 ages 7 mo to 83 CIs. Records included Sensory Integration and Praxis Tests (SIPT), Processing Measure (SPM), Profile (SP), Developmental 3 (DP-3), Peabody Motor Scales (PDMS), scores depending on participants' ages. compared normative population mean previously identified patterns of SI dysfunction. RESULTS. One-sample t tests revealed...
Abstract Pressure ulcers (PrUs) are a major burden to patients with spinal cord injury (SCI), affecting their psychological, physical, and social well-being. Lifestyle choices thought contribute the risk of developing PrUs. This article focuses on interaction between lifestyle development PrUs in community settings among participants University Southern California–Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center Ulcer Prevention Study (PUPS II), randomized controlled trial intervention for...
Abstract This paper explores the interaction between philosophy of occupational therapy, science occupation and regional ideology a specific geographical area, proposes two models to depict relationship. One model focuses on daily therapy practice in region international influences that practice. The include effect science. second relationship ideology. It concludes by showing importance developing global identity through importation knowledge from evolving sciences industrialized countries...
Abstract Importance: Play has been viewed as a critical occupation supporting health since the founding of occupational therapy, but complexity play presents challenges to scholars who study adults. Researchers in science and therapy often address experiential qualities occupations, including those considered be play. However, literature lacks clear descriptions what constitutes adult well experiences adults during preferred activities. Objective: To contribute body knowledge on wide range...