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Elizabeth Werner DeGrace, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Associate Professor
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center College of Allied Health
Department of Rehabilitation Sciences 1200 North Stonewall Ave Oklahoma City, OK 73117 (405) 271‐2131 x 47127 beth‐[email protected]
EDUCATION Ph.D. 2001 Nova Southeastern University Occupational Therapy Fort Lauderdale, Florida “Families, Children with Autism and Everyday Occupations” M.S. 1993 State University of New York at Buffalo Occupational Therapy Buffalo, New York “Effects of Prenatal Cocaine Exposure on the Mother‐Infant Dyad” B.S. 1989 Elizabethtown College Occupational Therapy Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS 2013 – present Associate Professor, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences,
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City 2013 – present Associate Professor, Graduate College:
Appointments College of Allied Health and College of Clinical and Translations Science Program, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City
2011 – present OT Core Faculty, Maternal and Child Health Bureau, Oklahoma
LEND Program: Interdisciplinary Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities
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2001 ‐ 2012 Assistant Professor, Graduate College: Appointment College of Allied Health, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City 2001 – 2012 Assistant Professor, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences,
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City CLINICAL EXPERIENCE 2016 – 2017 Occupational Therapist, Stephenson Cancer Center, Oklahoma City, OK 2010 Fieldwork supervisor: Villa Teresa Catholic School, Oklahoma City, OK 2008 Fieldwork supervisor: Early Foundations Model Preschool Program for
Children with Autism, Oklahoma City, OK 2002 ‐ 2008 Consultant, Oklahoma State Department of Health, Early Intervention
Services for Children with Autism and Challenging Behaviors. 1997 ‐ 2001 Supervisor of Occupational Therapy, The Baudhuin Oral School at Nova
Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. 1993 – 1997 Staff Occupational Therapist, Shands Hospital at the University of
Florida, Gainesville, Florida. 1992 ‐ 1993 Staff Occupational Therapist, Children’s Hospital of Buffalo, Buffalo, New
York. 1991 ‐ 1993 Research Assistant for Shelly Lane, Ph.D., OTR: Sensory and motor
deficits of children exposed to cocaine in utero. Occupational Therapy Department, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York.
1990 ‐ 1991 Occupational Therapist, Easter Seal Rehabilitation Center, Uncasville, CT. AWARDS AND HONORS
1) 2012 Outstanding Faculty in Teaching Award, OUHSC, College of Allied Health 2) 2010 Distinguished Alumni Award, College of Allied Health, Nova Southeastern
University 3) 2010 American Occupational Therapy Association Roster of Fellows 4) 2007 Alpha Eta Society (Allied Health honorary) 5) 2006 Outstanding Faculty in Research Award, OUHSC, College of Allied Health 6) 2003 Outstanding Faculty in Teaching Award, OUHSC, College of Allied Health
PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE
1) State of Oklahoma, Occupational Therapy #1217 2) National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) #004728 3) SIPT Certification, Sensory Integration International #126139
GRANT APPLICATIONS
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Funded
1) 2017 The Development of Resident Autonomy on Pediatric Inpatient Wards, OUHSC Department of Medicine, (Investigator, .05% FTE, $5,000).
2) 2012 Web‐based Preparation of Occupational Therapists and Physical Therapists to Provide Early Intervention and Related Services (Project Faculty, .06% FTE, total; total = $1,249,965).
3) 2012 Child Care Influence on Health Outcomes in Native American Preschoolers , OU Cancer Center and Gretchen Swanson Center for Nutrition, (Co‐Investigator, 10%FTE, $50,000)
4) 2011 Family Health for Families with Children who have Autism Oklahoma Family Center for Autism (Principal Investigator, total amount $11,500).
5) 2010 Partnering to Understand: An Investigation of Health Disparity in the Communities Surrounding OUHSC, INBRE Research Seed Grant through the Program in Community Health Research University of Oklahoma Tulsa (Principal Investigator, total amount $14,800).
6) 2008 Web‐based Preparation of Occupational and Physical Therapists to Provide Early Intervention and Related Services, U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs (Project Co‐Director, 15% FTE, total amount $799,900)
7) 2007 Preparation of Occupational Therapists and Physical Therapists to Provide Early Intervention and Related Services, U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs (Project Occupational Therapy Director, 15% FTE, total amount= $782,200).
8) 2005 Families of Children with Severe Autism: Ways of Living and Coping, University of Oklahoma College of Allied Health (Principal Investigator, $6,900).
9) 2002 Service Provision for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders in Early Intervention, University of Oklahoma College of Allied Health (Principal Investigator, $4,300).
10) 2002 Preparation of Occupational Therapists and Physical Therapists to Provide Early Intervention and Related Services for Children with Low Incidence Disabilities, a 5‐year personnel preparation grant, U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs (Occupational Therapy Faculty, 10% FTE, total amount = $1,482,780).
Approved Not Funded
1) 2006 Preparation of Occupational Therapists and Physical Therapists to Provide Early Intervention and Related Services, U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs (Project Occupational Therapy Director, 15% FTE, total amount= $782,200).
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2) 2006 A Comparison Study of Screening for Autism Spectrum Disorders in Early
Childhood, Oklahoma Center for the Advancement in Science and Technology, (Co Investigator, 15%, $150,000).
Not Funded
1) 2014 Exploring Mechanisms that Support Health in the Community Surrounding the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, College of Allied Health Seed Grant (Co‐PI, $5,000)
2) 2013 CORE ‐ Contemporary Related Services for Children with Disabilities: Preparation of Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy Students, , U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs (Project Occupational Therapy Director, 20% FTE, total amount = $1,250,000). **revised and resubmitted
3) 2012 CORE ‐ Contemporary Related Services for Children with Disabilities: Preparation of Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy Students, , U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs (Project Occupational Therapy Director, 20% FTE, total amount = $1,250,000).
4) 2012 Using Data Mining Techniques to Discover Patterns of Family Health for Families Raising Children with Autism, College of Allied Health Seed Grant, (Principal Investigator, $5,000).
5) 2009 Getting an Early Start: Early Intervention Services for Toddlers with Autism, U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Special Education Research, (Co‐investigator, 15%, total amount =$750,000).
6) 2009 Families with Young Children with Autism: An Exploration of Family Health, University of Oklahoma, College of Allied Health (Principal Investigator, $5,000)
7) 2008 Getting an Early Start: Early Intervention Services for Toddlers with Autism, U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Special Education Research, (Investigator, 15%, total amount =$750,000).
8) 2008 Family Health Program: A Pilot Study, Autism Speaks, (Principal Investigator, 15%, total amount = $200,000).
9) 2007 Getting an Early Start: Early Intervention Services for Toddlers with Autism, U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Special Education Research, (Co ‐ Investigator, 15%, total amount = $1,499,361.00).
10) 2007 A Conceptual Model of Family Experiences and Health Following the Diagnosis of Autism, Presbyterian Health Foundation (Principal Investigator, total amount = $21,079).
11) 2006 Nurturing Caregiver‐Infant Competence in the Home: The First 9 Months, U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs (Investigator, 10% FTE, total amount = $1,581,414).
12) 2006 Preparation of Occupational Therapists and Physical Therapists for Leadership Roles in Early Intervention and Related Services, U.S. Department of
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Education (Occupational Therapy Faculty / Research Mentor, 10% FTE, total amount, $799,954).
13) 2006 A Comparison Study of Screening for Autism Spectrum Disorders in Early Childhood R03, National Institute of Mental Health, Research on Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorders (Co Investigator, 15%, $100,000).
14) 2004 Families of Children with Severe Autism: The Process and Experiences of Making Treatment Decisions, Presbyterian Health Foundation (Principal Investigation, $18,685).
15) 1999 Impact of a Sensory Diet on the Occupations of Children with Autism, National Alliance of Autism Research (Principal Investigator, $ 32,385).
Contract funded Multi‐level, partially mandated training for Oklahoma Department of Health and Department of Education Early Intervention professionals addressing autism spectrum disorders and challenging behaviors. Training created with Rene’ Daman, PT, MS, PCS and Julie Smith, MS, OTR/L. (Project Coordinator, 2003‐2006, $42,000).
PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATIONS Peer reviewed (Published)
1) MacRone‐Wojton, M., Arnold, S.H., Kolobe, T.H.A., DeGrace, B., Smith, E.V. (In review) Rasch Analysis of the School Outcomes Measure when Used with Secondary Students
2) Peters, M., DeGrace, BW, Fisher, M., & Arnold, S (In review) How program graduates are shaped by the Oklahoma LEND learning experience. Maternal and Child Health Journal.
3) Currier, B., Jones, M., & DeGrace, BW. (Accepted) Family experiences in families of young children who used powered wheelchair mobility and the relationships among these experiences, Journal of Early Intervention
4) Smith, S., DeGrace, B., Ciro, C., Bax, A., James, J., and Evans, A. (2017). Exploring families’ experiences of health: Contributions to a model of family health. Psychology, Health and Medicine, 4(20):1‐9. doi: 10.1080/13548506.2017.1319069
5) Sisson, SB; Kiger, AC, Anundson, KC., Rasbold, AH., Krampe, M., Campbell, J., DeGrace, B., & Hoffman, L. (2017). Difference in preschool‐age children’s dietary intake between meals consumed at childcare and at home. Preventive Medicine Reports, 33‐37.
6) Swyden, K., Sisson, S.B., Sheffield‐Morris, A., Lora, K.R., Weedn. A., Copeland, K.A., DeGrace, B. (2017) Association Between Maternal Stress, Work Status, and Feeding Practices Among Preschool Children. Journal of Maternal and Child Health, 21(6): 1349‐1357 (2014 Impact Factor, 2.08).
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7) Sisson, SB., Li, J., Stoner, JA., Stephens, L, Lora, KR., Campbell, JE., Arnold, SH.,
Horn, D., & DeGrace, B.,. (2016) Obesogenic environment in tribally‐affiliated childcare centers and corresponding obesity rates in preschool children, Preventive Medicine Reports, 3, 151‐158.
8) DeGrace, BW, Foust, R., Lora, K. & Sisson, S.W. Family Meal Benefits: A secondary analysis (2016) American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 70(3), http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2016.014969.
9) Bax, A., Shawler, P., DeGrace, E., Anderson, M., & Wolraich, M. (2015, February). Is Pediatric Residents' Parenting Advice Associated With the Parenting They Received?. Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics (Vol. 36, No. 2, pp. S4‐S4).
10) Sisson, SB, Li, J., Arnold, SH, Lora, K., Stoner, JA, & DeGrace, B (2015) Obesogenic Child Care Center Environment and Obesity in Preschool Children Journal of the American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (Impact Factor: 3.47). 09/2015; 115(9):A76. DOI: 10.1016/j.jand.2015.06.271
11) Bax, A.C, Shalwer, P. M., Blackmon, D. L., DeGrace, B.W., Wolraich, M. L. (2015). Phenomenologic Investigation of Pediatric Residents' Experiences Being Parented and Giving Parenting Advice. Psychology, Health & Medicine, 1–10. doi:10.1080/13548506.2015.1120324
12) Swyden, K., Sisson, S. Lora, K., Weedn, A., Morris, A. S., DeGrace, B.W. &Copeland, K. A. (2015). Relationship between parental perception and concern for child weight and influence on obesogenic parenting practices. Advances in Pediatric Research, 2(12), 2‐12.
13) Yaroslawitz, S., Sloop, J., Arnold, S., Hamilton, T., & DeGrace , BW (2015) Chareidi Second and Third Generation Survivors of the Holocaust: Experiences of Family Health. Work, 50 (3) 501‐10. doi: 10.3233/WOR‐141961.
14) Lora, K., Sisson, S., DeGrace, BW & Morris, A. (2014). Associations of Frequency of Family Meals with 6‐11 year old Children's Social Behaviors. Journal of Family Pscyhology , 4, 577‐82. (Impact Factor 1.58). PMID: 25000133
15) DeGrace, BW, Hoffman, C., Hutson, T. L. & Kolobe, T. K. (2014). Family Experiences and Health Following the Diagnosis of Autism, Journal of Occupational Science, 21(3), 309‐321. (7 citations)
16) Arevalo, A., Kolobe, THA., Arnold, S., & DeGrace, E. (2014). Early Childrearing Practices and their Relationship to Academic Performance in Mexican‐American Children. Pediatric Physical Therapy, 26, 214‐22.
17) Bailey, K.C., DeGrace, BW, & Arnold, S. H. (Spring, 2014). Partnering to Understand: An Investigation of Health Disparity in the Communities Surrounding a University Health Sciences Center. Journal of Allied Health, 43, 3‐11.
18) Mouradian, L, DeGrace, B.W & Thompson, D. (2013). Art‐based occupation group reduces parent anxiety in the neonatal intensive care unit: A mixed‐methods study. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, (67), 692‐700.
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19) Crowder, J., Sisson, S., Arnold, S, Ramey, E & DeGrace, BW. (2012) A Grounded
Theory Study of Family Decision Making, Preventative Medicine, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ypmed.2012.10.005
20) Arnold, S.H , DeGrace, BW , & Qualls, K (2011). Student and Family Experiences: OT and PT Family Practicum Assignment; Journal Allied Health,40 (4), 187‐193.
21) Hoppes, S., Bender, D., & DeGrace, BW (2005). Service‐learning is a perfect fit for occupational and physical therapy education. Journal of Allied Health, 34, 35‐38.
22) DeGrace, BW (2004). Families, children with autism and everyday occupations. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 58, 543‐550. (cited 190 JCR impact factor 1.4)
23) DeGrace, BW (2003). Occupation based and family–centered care: A challenge for current practice. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 57, 347‐350. (cited 63; JCR impact factor 1.4)
24) Dunbar, S. B. & DeGrace, BW (2001). Occupational therapy models for today's practice with children and families. OT Practice, 6 (21), 15‐18.
Professional Publication
1) Barnekow, K., Frolek Clark, G., DeGrace, BW, Petry, J., Rhodes, D. Schefkind, S., Tomchek, S. Wagman, L. & Wolfe, B. (2009). FAQ: What is the Role of Occupational Therapy in Early Intervention, Bethesda: AOTA.
Book Chapters
1) DeGrace, BW & Arnold, SA (2016). Collaborative models of intervention. In D. Honaker & A. Wagenfeld (Eds.). Foundations of Pediatric Practice for the Occupational Therapy Assistant, 2nd Edition, Slack Publishing.
2) DeGrace, BW & Castles, T (2008). Parent Involvement, Book Chapter for IM McEwen (Ed.) Providing Physical Therapy Services under Part B and Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 2nd Ed. Alexandria, VA; Section on Pediatrics, American Physical Therapy Association.
3) DeGrace, B. (2007). The Occupational adaptation model: Application to child and family interventions. In S. Dunbar (Ed.), Occupational Therapy Models for Intervention with Children and Families, Slack Publishing.
4) Kornblau, B. L., Lou, J., Weeder, T., & Werner, B. (2000). Occupational therapy and theories of career choice and vocational development. In B. L. Kornblau & K. Jacobs (Eds.), Principal and Practices of Work. Rockville, MD: American Occupational Therapy Association.
Abstracts
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1) Rabey, P & DeGrace, B. (2016). Minnesotan Families and Family Occupation,
2016 Joint Research Conference of the Society for the Study of Occupation: USA and the Canadian Society of Occupational Scientists, September, 2016.
2) Smith, S., Ciro, CA, Bax, AB, & DeGrace, BW (2015). Exploring Families’ Perceptions of Family Health. Proceedings of the 2015 Society for the Study of Occupation: Annual Research Conference.
3) Hoppes, S., DeGrace, B., & Robinson, C. (2004). Exploring the intricacies of family occupation. Proceedings of the 2004 American Occupational Therapy Association’sAnnual Conference.
4) DeGrace, BW, Dunbar, S.B., Hoppes, S., Lipschutz, E., & Robinson, C. (2003). Exploring the intricacies of family occupation. Conference Abstracts, Society for the Study of Occupation: SA, Second Annual Research Conference.
5) Hoppes, S., & DeGrace, E. (2003). Developing an interdisciplinary community’s class for occupational therapy students: First steps. Proceedings of the 2003 Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions Annual Conference.
6) Hoppes, S., & DeGrace, E. (2002). Development and implementation of an interdisciplinary community’s course in Allied Health: Theoretical and practical approaches. Proceedings of the 2002 Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions Annual Conference.
Book reviews
1) DeGrace, B. (2007). The SCERTS Model. Physical and Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics.27(3), 103‐106.
2) DeGrace, B. (2005). Autism: A comprehensive occupational therapy approach. Physical and Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics.25(3), 103‐106.
AOTA PROFESSIONAL Service
1) 2012 AOTA Education Summit Conference Proposal Reviewer 2) 2009 – 2010 AOTA Early Intervention Work Group: Invited member to
create FAQ on Occupational Therapy in Early Intervention 3) 2008 AOTA Evidenced Based Practice Project: Invited reviewer
for evidenced based practice guidelines of occupational therapy services in early intervention.
4) 1993‐2001 AOTA Annual Conference Proposal Reviewer SOCIETY FOR THE STUDY OF OCCUPATION USA: Service
1) 2014‐ 2016 SSO USA Board Member: Conference Committee Chair 2) 2012 ‐ 2014 SSO USA Board Member: Membership Committee Chair 3) 2009 – 2011 SSO USA Board Member: Secretary
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4) 2008 – 2009 Member, Research Committee 5) 2008 Member Research Subcommittee: Evaluation
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Post‐professional Graduate Program (Allied Health Sciences and Rehabilitation Sciences)
1) AHS 6960 Special Topics (research related experiences for students, every fall)
2) RS 6253 Family and Diversity – Web based course (Coordinator 2003‐ present)
3) RS 6263 Community Analysis – Web base course (Coordinator 2009‐ present)
4) RS7990 Elective – Scholarly Papers (Committee works with student 2005,2007, 2008, 2010, 2011)
5) RS 7990 DSc Advanced Practice Project (Committee works with student 2010, 2011, 2012. 2013, 2014, 2015)
Professional Programs (Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy)
1) OCTH/ PHTH 8154: Neurorehabilitation for Children (Coordinator 2004 – 2006; 2013 – present; Co‐Coordinator 2007 to 2012)
2) OCTH/ PHTH 7960: Directed Readings a. Positive Behavioral Support and Children with
Autism (2002‐2003) b. IDEA and Family Experience (2004) c. Family Occupations (2005)
3) OCTH/ PHTH 7963: Autism (Coordinator 2006 – 2012) 4) OCTH/PHTH 7990 Culture of Disability (Coordinator 2007 ‐ 2012) 5) OCTH 7990 Research Elective/Experience with Qualitative Research
a. Abrael Brock, (2012) b. Amy Shultz, Miranda Smith (2013) c. Kelly Corley, Laura Perdue, Angela Corallo (2014) d. Jennifer James, Andrea Hambrick (2015)
Professional Program (Occupational Therapy)
1) OCTH 7784 Research II (Instructor) 2) OCTH 7192: Exploring Community Participation (Co‐coordinator 2001‐
2003; Coordinator 2004‐present) 3) OCTH 7712: Clinical Reasoning (2002 ‐2005)
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Courses Previously Taught:
1) OCTH 7114: Fundamentals of Occupational Therapy (Instructor 2001
– 2003) 2) OCTH/ PHTH 7940: Preschool Environments (Coordinator 2002) 3) OCTH/ PHTH 7175: Issues and Strategies in the Rehabilitation of Children &
Adults with Neurological Impairments (Co‐Coordinator 2001‐2002; Coordinator‐2003 ‐2004)
4) OCTH/ PHTH 7940: Sensory Processing (Coordinator 2001) 5) OCTH 7312: Evaluation and Intervention II (Instructor 2001)
6) OCTH 7712 Clinical Reasoning (Instructor 2001‐2005)
Courses Developed:
1) OCTH/ PHTH 7940: Sensory Processing 2) OCTH/ PHTH 7940: Preschool Environments 3) OCTH/ PHTH 7961: Autism 4) OCTH/PHTH 7990 Culture of Disability (Web‐based course) 5) RS 6253: Family and Diversity (Web based course) 6) RS 6263: Community Analysis (Web based course)
Specialty Lectures Provided (Recurring): Graduate
1) OCTH/PHTH 7122: Introduction to Rehabilitation Sciences a. Sensory Integration / Sensory Processing
2) OCTH 7114: Fundamentals in Occupational Therapy a. Family Occupations b. Occupational Adaptation c. Occupations of Infants and Children
3) OCTH 7712: Group Intervention a. Providing Intervention for Groups of Children
4) RS 6433: Pediatric Assessment, program planning and evaluation
a. Social Participation 5) CSD 5990 Special Topics: Autism
a. Sensory Processing b. Sensory Profile
Undergraduate
1) UCOL 1022 Occupational Therapy and Working with Children
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GRADUATE STUDENTS’ COMMITTEES Doctoral Dissertation Committee Member
1) Kathryn Sweeden (2016) (Nutritional Sciences: OUHSC) 2) Maria Jones (2004)
“Effects of Power Mobility on the Development of Young Children with Severe Motor Impairments”
3) Sandy Arnold (2003) “Methodological Research of a Developing Minimal Data Set that Measures Outcomes of Students Receiving School‐Based Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy”
Master’s Thesis Committee Chair
1) Tara Warwick (2005) “Successful Use of Powered Mobility: The Experiences of the Family”
Master’s Thesis Committee Member
1) Neha Patel (2017) (Clinical and Translational Science: OUHSC) “Exploring Family Rituals of Family’s Raising Children with Autism”
2) Katie Lively (2016) (Nutritional Science: OUHSC) “The relationship between Parental Feeding Practices and Parental Behaviors Associated with Refusal and granting of Child’s Food and Beverages Requests when Co‐grocery Shopping”
3) Ami Bax (2013) (Clinical and Translational Science: OUHSC) “Assessing the Association of Pediatrics Residents’ Parenting Advice with the Parenting They Received “
4) Elizabeth Ramey (2011) (Department of Nutritional Sciences: OUHSC) “Why and How Families Dine the Way They Do: An Analysis of Family Interviews”
5) Andrea Sellemyer (2011) (Department of Nutritional Sciences: OUHSC) “Qualitative Look at Parental Support of Physical Activity”
6) Amy Thompson (2008) (Department of Rehabilitation Sciences: OUHSC) “Compression Vest Use: A Survey of Occupational Therapists”
7) Julie Smith (2004) (Department of Rehabilitation Sciences: OUHSC) “The Perceptions of Occupational Therapists and Physical Therapists Employed by the Oklahoma Early Intervention Program about the Process When Children With Developmental Delays and Disabilities and Their Families Transition from the Program”
8) Jennifer Privatsky (2003) (Department of Rehabilitation Sciences: OUHSC)
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“Self‐Reported Attitudes of Child Care Providers about Including Children with Disabilities Before and After a One‐Day Training”
9) Carrie Ferguson (2003) (Department of Rehabilitation Sciences: OUHSC) “Content Validity of Assistive Technology Decision Trees in Early Intervention”
PhD Occupational Therapy Practicum Experience Mentor
1) Paula Rabaey (2015‐2016) – Nova Southeastern University “Family health of families in Minnesota: A phenomenologic and photographic analysis.”
BS Health Promotions Practicum Experience Co‐Mentor
1) Allie Evans (Summer 2015 – Oklahoma State University) Invited Examiner Honours Thesis – Curtain University, Perth, Australia
1) Annelise Safe (2010) “The Experiencs of Mothers with Children with Autism: Moving Towards Self Management”
DSc Committee Chair, Doctoral Thesis
1) Ashley Hobson (2020) 2) Amber Davis (2020) 3) Nicole Halliwell (2019) 4) Deborah Hopkins (2019) 5) Julie D. Smith (2018) 6) Mary Jo Oschelin (2016) 7) Sarah Smith (2015) 8) Sharon Yaroslowitz (2012) 9) Judy Sloop (2012) 10) Jennifer Crowder (2012)
DSc Committee Member, Doctoral Thesis
1) Leslie Smart (2015) 2) Kim Klug (2015) 3) Mindy Macrone (2015) 4) Megan Peters (2015) 5) Trina Puddefoot (2014) 6) Beth Currier (2014) 7) Heather Blackburn (2013) 8) Kathlene Qualls (2011) 9) Amanda Arevello (2011)
Master’s Committee Chair, Non‐Thesis Option Scholarly Paper
1) Catherine Kennedy (2011) 2) Nicole Cutlip (2007)
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3) Carolyn Hoffman (2007)
Master’s Committee Member, Non‐Thesis Option Scholarly Paper
1) Danielle Morris (2010) 2) Kerry Theroux (2008) 3) Cathy Fischer (2005) 4) Christy Ostrosky (2005)
Master’s Committee Chair, Non‐Thesis Option Comprehensive Examination
1) Laura Miller (2011) 2) Kimberly Smith (2008) 3) Lisa Bellavance (2008) 4) Mary Klans (2008) 5) Anna Kobs (2007) 6) Bibha Mishra (2007) 7) Cynthia Mantegna (2006) 8) Natalie Claflin (2006) 9) Ashley Beck (2005) 10) Laura Sanford (2005) 11) Laura Day (2005)
Master’s Committee Member, Non‐Thesis Option Comprehensive Examination
1) Mary Fransden (2007) 2) Megan Whelton (2007) 3) Trina Puddefoot (2007) 4) Lori Huggard (2005) 5) Roberta Blackford (2005) 6) Jolean Lohman (2005) 7) Kathlene Qualls (2005) 8) Kathryn Pruett (2004) 9) Jessica Tsotsoros (2003)
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION
1) DeGrace, BW Walk Now for Autism: Be the Momentum, Autism Speaks, Oklahoma City, OK, April, 2008.
PEER‐REVIEWED PRESENTATIONS
1) Rabey, P & DeGrace, B. (2016). Minnesotan Families and Family Occupation, 2016 Joint Research Conference of the Society for the Study of Occupation: USA and the Canadian Society of Occupational Scientists, September, 2016.
2) Sisson, S.B., Stephens, L. Campbell, J.E., Lora, K.R., Arnold, S.H., Horm, D., Li, J., Stoner, J., DeGrace, B. Influence of Child Care Center Environment on
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Obesogenic Behaviors in Preschoolers. 2015 Cancer Research Symposium, Oklahoma City, OK, January 30, 2015.
3) Arnold, SA & DeGrace, BW. Health and Wellness through Community Analysis and Community Building, Oct. 2014, American Physical Therapy Association, Section on Pediatrics Annual Conference, St. Louis, MO
4) DeGrace, B., Ramey, E.S., Smith, S., Richardson, S., Sisson, S.B. The Family Meal: The Phenomenon and Model of Mealtime Participation. American Occupational Therapy Annual Conference, Baltimore, MD, April, 2014.
2) DeGrace, BW (2013). Photo Analysis of Family Occupation and Health: Context and Occupation. Society for the Study of Occupation, Lexington, KY. October 2013.
3) Yaroslawitz, S, Sloop, J., Arnold, S., Hamilton, T, & DeGrace, BW. . A Study of Family Health in Chareidi Second and Third Generation Survivors of the Holocaust, American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, San Diego, CA, April 2013.
4) Crowder, J., Sisson, S., Arnold, S, Ramey, E & DeGrace, BW. The Child’s Bedroom Television: A Grounded Theory Study of Family Decision Making, American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, San Diego, CA, April 2013.
5) Laurent, A. & DeGrace, BW Autism and the SCERTS Model: Evidence Based Assessment and Intervention to Maximize Social Participation and Regulation. American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, San Diego, CA, April 2013.
6) Brock, A., Condit, B., Stroup, M., Qualls, K., Roberts, K. & DeGrace, BW. Families with Children with Autism: An Exploration of Family Health, Society for the Study of Occupation Annual Conference, Portland, OR. October 2012
7) Crowder, J., Sisson, S., Arnold, S, Ramey, E & DeGrace, BW. The Child’s Bedroom Television: A Grounded Theory Study of Family Decision Making, Society for the Study of Occupation Annual Conference, Portland, OR. October, 2012.
8) Bailey, K., Arnold, S., & DeGrace, BW Partnering to Understand: An Investigation of Health Disparity in the Communities Surrounding a University Health Sciences Center, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, College of Allied Health Research Day, Oklahoma City. April 2012.
9) Arevalo, A., Kolobe, THA., DeGrace, BW., & Arnold, A. Childrearing Practices and the Relationship to School Performance in Mexican‐American Children. University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, College of Allied Health Research Day, Oklahoma City.April, 2012.
10) DeGrace, BW, Dunbar, S., Bagatell, N. Family Occupation: Methodological Challenges and Insights, Society for the Study of Occupation, Park City, UT October, 2011.
11) DeGrace, BW Family Experiences and Health Following the Diagnosis of Autism, American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Houston, TX, April 2009.
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12) DeGrace, BW Family Experiences and Health Following the Diagnosis of Autism,
Occupational Science Symposium, Ft Lauderdale, FL. October 2008. 13) DeGrace, BW & Dunbar, S. B., Supporting Infant‐Parent Co‐Occupation in the
NICU: Reading Infant Behavioral Cues. 3 hour workshop at the 86th American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Charlotte, NC. April 2007.
14) DeGrace, BW & Dunbar, S. B. Exploring the Intricacies of Family Occupation, American Occupational Therapy Association 2004 Annual Conference, Minneapolis, MN. May 2004.
15) DeGrace, BW Natural Opportunities for Family Occupation, American Occupational Therapy Association 2004 Annual Conference, Minneapolis, MN. May 2004.
16) DeGrace, BW Families: An Expression of Occupation, Occupational Science Symposium, Deer Valley, UT. October 2003.
17) DeGrace, BW , Dunbar, S.B, Reflections on Family Life Today: Three Scenarios, American Occupational Therapy Association 2003 Annual Conference, Washington, D.C. June 2003.
18) Hoppes, S., DeGrace, BW Developing an Intra‐Disciplinary Communities Course: First Steps, American Occupational Therapy Association 2003 Annual Conference, Washington, D.C. June 2003.
19) DeGrace, BW & Daman, R. Supporting Children with Autism in Meaningful Life Settings, First International Conference on Positive Behavioral Support, Orlando, FL. March 2003.
20) Hoppes, S., & DeGrace, BW Developing an Interdisciplinary Communities Course in Allied Health, American Society of Allied Health Professions Annual Conference, San Diego, CA. October 2002.
21) DeGrace, BW. Families, Children with Autism and Everyday Occupations. Canadian Occupational Therapy Association 2002 Conference, St John, New Brunswick, Canada. May 2002.
22) Werner, E.A. Families, Children with Autism and Everyday Occupations. American Occupational Therapy Association 2001 Conference, Philadelphia, PA. April 2001.
23) Werner, E.A. & Fine, JH Occupational Therapy and Autism. Autism Consortium, Fort Lauderdale, FL. May 2000.
24) Werner, E.A. Occupation: Capturing Parent Perspectives. American Occupational Therapy Association 2000 Annual Conference, Seattle, WA. April 2000.
25) Werner, E.A. Family Occupations and Children with Autism. Florida Occupational Therapy Association 2000 Annual Conference, Fort Lauderdale, FL. April 2000.
26) Werner, E.A. Occupational Therapy and Children with Autism. Autism Consortium, Fort Lauderdale, FL. July 1999.
27) Werner, E.A. & Fine, JH Opportunities for Occupation: A Model Program for Children with Autism. American Occupational Therapy Association 1999 Annual Conference, Indianapolis, IN. April 1999.
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28) Werner, E.A. Innovative Programs for Children with Autism. Florida Occupational
Therapy Association 1999 Annual Conference, Fort Lauderdale, FL. March 1999. 29) Dunbar, SB & Werner, E.A. Occupationally Embedded Service Delivery in the NICU.
American Occupational Therapy Association 1998 Annual Conference, Baltimore, MD. April 1998.
30) Werner, E.A. & Parks, K. Pediatric Acute Care a Functional Responsibility. American Occupational Therapy Association 1997 Annual Conference, Orlando, FL. April 1997.
31) Werner, E.A. Positioning for Optimal Feeding. The Physical and Developmental Environment of the high Risk Infant, Tampa, FL. January 1996.
32) Werner, E.A. & Angley, J. Developmental Caregiving. The Physical and Developmental Environment of the High Risk Infant, Tampa, FL. January 1995.
PEER REVIEWED POSTER PRESENTATIONS
1) Swyden, K., Sisson, S.B., Sheffield‐Morris, A., Copeland, K.A., Lora, K.R., Weedn.
A. DeGrace, B. Association Between Maternal Stress, Work Status and Feeding Practices Among Preschool Children. International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity. Edinburgh, Scotland, June 3‐6, 2015. And Oklahoma Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Midwest City, OK, March 12‐13, 2015.
2) Swyden, K., Sisson, S.B., Sheffield‐Morris, A., Copeland, K., Lora, K.R., Weedn, A., DeGrace, B. Relationship Between Parental Perception and Concern of Child Weight and Obesogenic Parenting Practices. International Society for Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, San Diego, CA May 21‐24, 2014.
3) DeGrace, B., Ramey, E.S., Smith, S., Richardson, S., Sisson, S.B. The Family Meal: The Phenomenon and Model of Mealtime Participation. College of Allied Health Research Day, Oklahoma City, OK, April 11, 2014.
4) Sisson, S.B., Sheffield‐Morris, A., Lora, Karina, DeGrace, B., LaTorre, C., Spicer, P., Weedn, A., Gillaspy, S. Influence of Family Structure on Lifestyle Health Behaviors of American Children: National Survey of Children’s Health 2007. International Society of Behavioral Nutritional and Physical Activity Annual Meeting, Ghent, Belgium, May 22‐25, 2013.
5) Lora, K., DeGrace, B., Sisson, S.B., Influence of Family Dinners on 6‐11 Year‐Old Children Social Behaviors. College of Allied Health Research Day, Oklahoma City, OK, April 12, 2013.
6) Sellmeyer, A.S., Ramey, E.S., DeGrace, B., Arnold, S., Richardson, Sisson, S.B. A Qualitative Look at Parental Support of Physical Activity. Central States Chapter American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Kansas City, KS, October 20‐21, 2011.
7) Sisson, S.B., Arnold, A.H., Lora, K.R., Stoner, J.A., DeGrace, B., Campbell, J.E., Horm, D.M., Stephens, L. Obesogenic Child Care Center Environment and Obesity in Preschool Children. Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo, Nashville, TN, October 3‐6, 2015.
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8) Crowder, JS., Sisson, S., Ramey, E., Arnold, S., Hamilton, T, & DeGrace, BW
(2012). Family decision making for placement of television in the bedrooms of children, American Occupational Therapy Annual Conference, Indianapolis, IN.
9) Yaroslawitz, S, Sloop, J., Arnold, S., Hamilton, T, & DeGrace, BW. (2012). A Study of Family Health in Chareidi Second and Third Generation Survivors of the Holocaust, American Occupational Therapy Annual Conference, Indianapolis, IN.
10) Crowder, JS., Sisson, S., Ramey, E., Arnold, S., Hamilton, T, & DeGrace, BW (2012). Family decision making for placement of television in the bedrooms of children, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, College of Allied Health Research Day, Oklahoma City, OK.
11) Yaroslawitz, S, Sloop, J., Arnold, S., Hamilton, T, & DeGrace, BW. (2012). A Study of Family Health in Chareidi Second and Third Generation Survivors of the Holocaust, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, College of Allied Health Research Day, Oklahoma City, OK.
12) Brock, A., Condit, B., Stroup, M., Qualls, K., Roberts, K. & DeGrace, BW (2012). Families with Children with Autism: An Exploration of Family Health, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, College of Allied Health Research Day, Oklahoma City, OK.
INVITED PRESENTATIONS
1) DeGrace, BW Supports for Families with a Child with Autism (2017) Geriatric
Interdisciplinary Translational Research Institute, Lifespan Models for Caregiver Research. Oklahoma City, OK
2) DeGrace, BW Qualitative Research (2014). Maintenance Seminar at Ariel Refueling Systems Advisory Group, Oklahoma City, OK.
3) DeGrace, BW Family Health and Autism (2013). Oklahoma Statewide Conference, Midwest City, OK. Sensory Processing (2013). Autism Oklahoma City.
4) DeGrace, BW Family Health: Is it or is it not? (2012). Family Resiliency Center, University of Illinois at Urbana‐Champaign, Urbana, IL.
5) DeGrace, BW Families with Children with Autism: An Exploration of Family Health,(2011). Autism Oklahoma, Edmond, OK.
6) DeGrace, BW Families with Children with Autism: An Exploration of Family Health (2011). Annual Oklahoma Autism Conference, Norman, OK.
7) DeGrace, BW , Arnold, S, Bailey, C. Partnering to Understand: An Investigation of Health Disparity in the Communities Surrounding a University Health Sciences Center (2011). College of Community Medicine, Tulsa Oklahoma. (Poster Presentation)
8) DeGrace, BW Sensory Processing, Oklahoma Family Center for Autism, Edmond, OK, November, 2010.
9) DeGrace, BW Sensory Processing in a Nutshell, Oklahoma Statewide Autism Conference, Norman, OK, November 2009.
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10) DeGrace, BW Family Occupation, University of Wisconsin, La Crosse, WI, July
2009. 11) DeGrace, BW Sensory Processing, Oklahoma Autism Network, Oklahoma City,
OK, May 2009. 12) DeGrace, BW Introduction to Sensory Processing, Edmond Family Center for
Autism, Edmond, OK, March 2009. 13) DeGrace, BW Insight into Child Behavior from a Sensory Processing Perspective,
Villa Teresa Schools, Oklahoma City, OK, April 2008 14) DeGrace, BW Family Occupations, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN,
February, 2008. 15) DeGrace, BW Family Occupations, Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, KY,
October, 2007. 16) DeGrace, BW Working with Families with Young Children with Autism, Early
Foundations, Oklahoma City, OK September, 2007. 17) DeGrace, BW Autism, Oklahoma Center for Neuroscience, Oklahoma City, OK.
August 2007. 18) DeGrace, BW The Kid's Brain: From ADD to Video Games, Oklahoma Center for
Neuroscience, Oklahoma City, OK. August 2006. 19) Hoppes, S. & DeGrace, BW Understanding the Impact of Loss on Occupation.
Oklahoma Occupational Therapy Association. Tulsa, OK. October 2005. 20) DeGrace, BW Supporting Children with Autism and Their Families Using Natural
Environments Learning Practices, Kearney, NE. June 2005. 21) DeGrace, BW Demystifying Challenging Behavior, Governors’ Conference, Tulsa,
OK. April 2005. 22) DeGrace, BW Family Interviewing Techniques, SoonerStart Resource Coordinator
Core Training, Oklahoma City, OK. April 2005. 23) DeGrace, BW & Daman, R.S. Positive Behavior Support, Families of Autistic
Children, Edmond OK. October 2004. 24) DeGrace, BW & Daman, R.S. Supporting Students with Autism, Two Day
Training, Oklahoma Department of Education Pediatric Update and Statewide Training and Regional Supports, Oklahoma City, OK. October 2004.
25) Hoppes, S. & DeGrace, BW Understanding the Impact of Loss on Occupation. Oklahoma Occupational Therapy Association, Oklahoma City, OK. October 2004.
26) Robinson, C., Sanderson, S. & DeGrace, BW Building a Community of Leaders, Oklahoma Occupational Therapy Association, Oklahoma City, OK. June 2004.
27) DeGrace, BW Family Interviewing, Oklahoma State Department of Education: Resource Coordinator Core Training, Oklahoma City, OK. December 2003.
28) DeGrace, BW & Daman, R.S Behavioral Issues and Autism, Governor’s Conference on Developmental Disabilities, Oklahoma City, OK. April 2003.
29) DeGrace, BW & Daman, R.S Supporting Clients with Developmental Disabilities, Oklahoma Occupational Therapy Association, Tulsa, OK. July 2003.
30) DeGrace, BW & Daman, R.S. Sensory Processing, Autism Symposium, Yukon, OK. July 2003.
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31) DeGrace, BW Helping Children who have Difficulty Processing Sensory
Information, Mid Del Early Childhood Association, Midwest City, OK. July 2003. 32) DeGrace, BW Occupational Therapy: Working with Children and Families,
Family, Infant and Preschool Program, Morganton, NC, May 2003. 33) DeGrace, BW & Daman, R.S. Sensory Processing, Little Lighthouse, Tulsa, OK.
April 2003. 34) DeGrace, BW & Daman, R.S. Sensory Supports and Strategies for Children with
Anxiety, Oklahoma Family Network, Edmond, OK. March 2003. 35) DeGrace, BW & Daman, R.S. Supporting Children with Autism, Autism Society of
Central Oklahoma, Norman, OK. February 2003. 36) Hoppes, S., Robinson, C., Hamilton, T.H. & DeGrace, BW Hooked on Occupation,
Oklahoma Occupational Therapy Association, Oklahoma City, OK. February 2003. 37) DeGrace, BW Contemporary Perspectives of Occupational Therapy, Department
of Pediatrics, OUHSC, Tulsa, OK. January 2003. 38) DeGrace, BW & Sylvester, L. Occupation when a Family Member has a Disability,
Oklahoma Occupational Therapy Association, Oklahoma City, OK. September 2002.
39) DeGrace, BW Autism Update, State Superintendent’s Conference for Special Education Teachers and Directors, Oklahoma City, OK. September 2002.
40) DeGrace, BW Contemporary Trends in Sensory Processing, Caring Connections: Infants and Toddlers Conference, Tulsa, OK. August 2002.
41) DeGrace, BW & Daman, R.S. Supporting Children with Autism: A Framework. Autism Symposium, Oklahoma City, OK. July 2002‐
42) DeGrace, BW Sensory Processing, OT/PT Peer Staffing, Norman, OK. April 2002. 43) DeGrace, BW Sensory Processing, Oklahoma Federation of the Council for
Exceptional Children, Norman, OK. February 2002 44) DeGrace, BW The Role of Occupational Therapy in Enhancing Quality of Life,
Department of Family Medicine, OUHSC, Oklahoma City, OK. December 2001. 45) DeGrace, BW Sensory Processing: Theory and Intervention, Pediatric Lecture
Series, Oklahoma City, OK. November 2001. 46) DeGrace, BW Sensory Processing: An Overview, Autism Symposium, Oklahoma
City, OK. July 2001. 47) Werner, EA Outcomes and Approaches for Infants Born Prematurely. Making
Connections, Fort Lauderdale, FL. April 1999. 48) Werner, EA Program Innovations and Autism. Broward County Pediatric Special
Interest Group, Fort Lauderdale, FL. January 1998. 49) Werner, EA Pediatric Assessments. Florida Occupational Therapy Association:
Winter Revitalization, Jacksonville, FL. February 1997. 50) Werner, EA The Difficult Feeder: A Multidisciplinary Approach. Pediatric
Pulmonary Conference, Destin, FL. March 1994. WORKSHOPS CONDUCTED
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1) Mouradian, L., Hamilton, TB & DeGrace, BW All Behavior has Meaning: A
Lifespan Perspective , Oklahoma Occupational Therapy Association, Oklahoma City & Tulsa, OK, February 2009
2) DeGrace, BW Sensory Processing, St Francis Medical Center, Tulsa, OK. November 2008.
3) DeGrace, BW Assessment and Intervention Strategies for Young Children Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders, OUHSC Department of Rehabilitation Science Continuing Education Program, Oklahoma City, OK. September 2008.
4) DeGrace, BW An Introduction to Sensory Processing, OUHSC Department of Rehabilitation Science Continuing Education Program, Oklahoma City, OK October 2007
5) DeGrace, BW, Daman, R. S., & Stinnett, T. Supporting Children with Challenging Behaviors and Their Families: Statewide Training and Regional Supports, Oklahoma City / Tulsa OK.
1. January, June, July October and December 2006. 2. January, February, May, July and August 2005 3. January, February, April and June 2004
6) DeGrace, BW Sensory Processing, Statewide Training and Regional Supports, Tulsa, OK. August 2006.
7) Jones, M. & DeGrace, BW Are We Making A Difference, Statewide Training and Regional Supports, Tulsa, OK. October 2005.
8) DeGrace, BW Sensory Processing, Statewide Training and Regional Supports, Tulsa, OK. August 2005.
9) Jones, M. & DeGrace, BW Are we making a difference? Statewide Training and Regional Supports, Oklahoma City, OK. October 2004.
10) DeGrace, BW & Daman, R.S Supporting Children with Autism in Educational Setting, 2 day Training for Pediatric Update and Statewide Training and Regional Supports, Oklahoma City, OK. October 2004.
11) DeGrace, BW & Daman, R.S Supporting Children with Challenging Behaviors and Their Families: Statewide Training and Regional Supports, Norman, OK. November 2003.
12) DeGrace, BW & Daman, R.S Supporting Students with Autism in Educational Settings, Statewide Training and Regional Supports, El Reno, OK. October 2002.
13) DeGrace, BW & Daman, R.S Supporting Children with Autism in Educational Settings, Statewide Training and Regional Supports, Tulsa, OK. March 2002.
14) DeGrace, BW & Daman, R.S Sensory Processing: Theory and Intervention, Statewide Training and Regional Supports, Shawnee, OK. September 2001.
15) Werner, EA & Daman, RS. Alternative Therapeutic Intervention, Statewide Training and Regional Supports, Shawnee, OK. June 2001.
16) Werner, EA Evaluation and Treatment of the High Risk Infant. Acute and Chronic Aspects of Neonatal Care, Gainesville, FL. June 1996.
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17) Werner, EA Assessing the High Risk Infant Developmental Care of the Neonate,
Gainesville, FL. June 1994.
SERVICE ACTIVITIES University of Oklahoma Service
1) 2015 Translational and Clinical Sciences – Program Review Committee 2) 2001‐2006 Grant Review Committee, University of Oklahoma Health
Sciences Center Office of Research Administration (member) College of Allied Health Service
1) 2016‐ present Academic Program Council (Chair 2017‐2018) 2) 2015‐2017 Faculty Board (Secretary 2015‐16) 3) 2012 – present CAH Promotions Committee 4) 2012‐ 2017t CAH Research Committee 5) 2008 – 2010 Grievance Committee 6) 2008 – 2010 Appeals Committee 7) 2004 –2010 Dean’s Research Group 8) 2003 – 2007 Academic Misconduct Board 9) 2002 – 2010 Elections Committee (Chair 2004‐2008)
Department of Rehabilitation Sciences Service
1) 2015 Sharon Sanderson Endowed Lectureship, Chair 2) 2001‐ present Graduate Program Committee 3) 2001‐ present Department of Rehabilitation Sciences Admissions
Committee 4) 2003 ‐ 2016 Student Occupational Therapy Association, Chair 5) 2011 2014 DSc: Chair of Comprehensive Examinations 6) 2008 Sharon Sanderson Endowed Lectureship, Chair 7) 2004 ‐ 2007 Pediatric Research Committee 8) 2004 ‐ 2007 Graduate Program Admissions Committee, Chair 9) 2002 Sharon Sanderson Endowed Lectureship, Chair 10) 2001 ‐ 2006 Advanced Practice Doctorate Committee 11) 2001 ‐ 2003 Summer Academy in the Health Sciences
Occupational Therapy Coordinator. Professional Service 1) 2012 – present Invited Manuscript Reviewer, Journal of Occupational
Science
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2) 2010 – present Invited Manuscript Reviewer, Journal of Autism and
Developmental Disabilities. 3) 2010 – present Invited Manuscript reviewer, Canadian Journal of
Occupational Therapy 4) 2007 ‐ present Ad hoc reviewer, Canadian Journal of Occupational
Therapy 5) 2017 Creighton University Curriculum: Curriculum Review
Advisory Panel 6) 2014 –2016 Society for the Study of Occupation: USA: Conference
Chair 7) 2009 – 2015 PhD Program Advisory Council for Nova Southeastern
University 8) 2012 – 2014 Society for the Study of Occupation: USA: Membership
Chair 9) 2009 – 2011 Society for the Study of Occupation – USA; Secretary 10) 2008 – 2010 Invited Member AOTA Early Intervention Task Group 11) 2008 – 2010 Invited Member AOTA Evidenced Based Practice Project 12) 2008 –2010 Research and Program Consultant, Oklahoma Autism
Network, Oklahoma City, OK. 13) 2008 ‐ 2009 Society for the Study of Occupation ‐ USA; Research
Committee Member 14) 2008 ‐ 2009 1st Oklahoma State Conference for Autism Spectrum
Disorder, Conference Steering Committee Member 15) 2008 –2009 1st Oklahoma State Conference for Autism Spectrum
Disorder, Agenda subcommittee member 16) 2007 ‐2009 Program Consultant, Early Foundations: Model Project for
Toddlers and Preschoolers with Autism, Oklahoma City, OK.
17) 2004 ‐2010 Oklahoma Interagency Coordinating Council ‐ Low Incidence Disabilities ‐Working Group (Acting Co‐Chair 2007)
18) 1996 ‐ present American Occupational Therapy Association Conference Proposal Reviewer
19) 2007 Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Supervisor: Early Foundations
20) 2005 ‐ 2007 Program Consultant, Oklahoma Autism Network, Oklahoma Autism Network, Oklahoma City, OK.
21) 2004 ‐ 2006 American Occupational Therapy Association, Backpack Awareness
22) 2002 ‐2005 Oklahoma Occupational Therapy Association Leadership Committee Co‐Chair2001 –
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23) 2004 Autism Working Group, State of Oklahoma, Develop of the
Oklahoma Plan for Individuals with Autism and Their Families, Member
Community Service
1) 2015 ‐2016 Oklahoma Peak Performance Volleyball Club: 14‐2 Team Representative
2) 2014 ‐2016 Pink Out Committee Chair, Sequoyah Middle School 3) 2014‐2015 Oklahoma Peak Performance Volleyball Club: 13
Smack Team Representative 4) 2014‐2015 Northern Hills Elementary School 5th Grade Meet the
Masters Volunteer 5) 2014‐2015 Northern Hills Elementary School 3rd Grade Homeroom
Parent 6) 2014 ‐ 2015 Oklahoma Peak Performance Volleyball Banquet
Decoration Chair 7) 2012 ‐ 2014 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Member of Athletic Advisory
Board Member 8) 2012 ‐ 2014 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Volleyball Coordinator 4th, 5th,
6th, 7th and 8th grades 9) 2014 St. John the Baptist Trivia Night Committee Member 10) 2013 Oklahoma Peak Performance Volleyball Club: 12
National Team Representative 11) 2013‐2014 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton 6th Grade Homeroom Parent 12) 2013 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Volleyball Coach, 6th Grade 13) 2012‐2013 Oklahoma Peak Performance Volleyball Club: 11
Smack, Team Representative 14) 2012 – 2013 St. John the Baptist Auction Committee Member 15) 2012 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Volleyball Coach, 5th Grade 16) 2012 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, 3rd Grade Homeroom Mom 17) 2012 Autism Oklahoma, Chili Cook Off participant 18) 2012 YMCA Volleyball Coach 19) 2012 Girls on the Run, St Elizabeth Ann Seton, Parent
Volunteer 20) 2011 St Elizabeth Ann Seton, 4th Grade Homeroom Mom 21) 2011 St. John the Baptist Auction Committee Member 22) 2010 ‐2011 St. John the Baptist Cook’s Night Out Volunteer 23) 2010 – 2011 St. John the Baptist Family Fun Night Committee
Member 24) 2011 St Elizabeth Ann Seton 4th Grade Volleyball Coach 25) 2009 – 2011 Fall and Spring YMCA Volleyball Coach 26) 2008 ‐ 2011 Villa Teresa Catholic School, Parent Teacher
Organization, President
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27) 2010 ‐ 2011 Oklahoma City Girl Scout Coordinator – Brownies and
Girl Scouts, Villa Teresa Catholic School 28) 2010 – 2011 Villa Teresa Catholic School, Fall Carnival Committee
Member and Decorations Chair 29) 2009 – 2011 Villa Teresa Catholic School Parent Teacher
Organization Fall Fundraiser Committee Member 30) 2009 ‐ 2010 Villa Teresa Catholic School Spring Auction Chair 31) 2009 ‐ 2010 Villa Teresa Catholic School Beautification Committee
Member 32) 2009 – 2010 Christian Basketball Youth Association Kindergarten
Basketball Coach 33) 2009 – 2010 Christian Basketball Youth Association Second Grade
Basketball Coach 34) 2008 Villa Teresa Catholic School Homeroom Mom – Pre‐
kindergarten 35) 2007 Villa Teresa Catholic School Homeroom Mom –
Learning Center 3 36) 2002 Easter Seals Child Development Center, Fall Carnival
Committee member 37) 2001‐2002 Kensington Place, Homeowners Association, Vice
President
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCATIONS
1) 2001 ‐ present Autism Society of Central Oklahoma 2) 2001 ‐ present National Council on Family Relations #20010328 3) 2001 ‐ present Oklahoma Occupational Therapy Association 4) 1998 ‐ present Autism Society of America 5) 1986 ‐ present American Occupational Therapy Association 6) 2002 ‐ 2006 Association for Positive Behavior Support #0251 7) 1993 ‐ 2001 Florida Occupational Therapy Association
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
1) 2003 University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Faculty Leadership Program, Certificate of Completion.