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Life redesigned (USC Trojan Family Magazine) ⟩
December 12, 2014

Autism Chan in the Media Clinical Community and Partners Faculty Health and Wellness Lifestyle Redesign

The USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy helps people live life to its fullest, no matter what challenges they face

By Jessica Raymond/USC Trojan Family Magazine USC has been putting occupational therapy on the international map for decades by building the science behind occupational therapists’ work with patients. And with a recent gift from USC Trustee Ronnie C. Chan MBA ’76 and his family, USC cemented its…

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Postdoctoral fellow quoted in New York Times ⟩
October 20, 2014

Autism Chan in the Media Faculty Research

By Mike McNulty Postdoctoral Fellow Leah Stein NIH T32 Postdoctoral Fellow Leah Stein MA ’06, PhD ’13 was quoted in a New York Times article on the potential for sensory adaptations to reduce distress and pain of children with autism when visiting the dentist. Stein is a member of the Sensory…

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Dental visits can be daunting for autistic children ⟩
April 25, 2014

Autism Chan in the Media Clinical Community and Partners Faculty Research

Sharon Cermak wants to make the experience more kid-friendly

By Rob Russow MA ’14/USC Today Professor Sharon Cermak Do you dread going to the dentist? You may have good reasons: With its whirring drills, bright operatory lights and strong scents, the dental office experience can overwhelm even the most stoic patient. But for children with autism — many of…

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PhD candidate Amanda Foran interviewed on National Public Radio ⟩
December 3, 2013

Autism Chan in the Media Students

Occupational science PhD candidate Amanda Foran ’14 was interviewed by Ben Johnson for American Public Media's Marketplace Morning Report as part of a series exploring video games and mental health. "People with autism want to engage socially, they desire that interaction," Foran told Johnson. "If…

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Symposium convenes scholars of sensory integration research ⟩
November 11, 2013

Autism Conferences Lectures and Talks Research

By Mike McNulty National experts on the sensory issues tied to autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders exchanged their respective research at the 24th USC Occupational Science Symposium, which brought together dozens of leaders from across the country to assess the field and prioritize future…

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Division helps launch Interacting With Autism website ⟩
October 1, 2013

Alumni Autism Chan in the Media Community and Partners Faculty

By Lauren Evashenk/USC News Interacting With Autism, a video-based website, was unveiled at a Sept. 28 launch celebration at the USC School of Cinematic Arts co-sponsored by the USC Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy. Originated three years ago by University Professor Marsha…

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PhD candidate receives USC Diploma in Innovation grant ⟩
July 15, 2013

Autism Awards Clinical Diversity, Access, Equity Research Students

By Mike McNulty Amber Angell Occupational science PhD candidate Amber Angell was recently awarded a Diploma in Innovation grant from the USC Graduate School with support from the USC Stevens Center for Innovation. The rising prevalence of autism spectrum disorders in the United States has been…

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Jewish Journal Features Sharon Cermak’s Sensory Adapted Dental Research ⟩
April 10, 2013

Autism Chan in the Media Faculty Research

The Jewish Journal features Professor Sharon Cermak's NIH-funded research on sensory adapted dental environments. Click to read the article Dental Care For All by Claudia Boyd-Barrett.

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Florence Clark Leads AOTA Delegation to Autism Speaks ⟩
March 22, 2013

Associations and Bodies Autism Events Faculty

AOTA's efforts to enhance occupational therapy's recognition by the autism community moved significantly forward on Wednesday, March 13; representatives from the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) and Autism Speaks, who are also parents of children with autism, met at the Autism Speaks…

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Autism Task Force: AOTA President’s Contribution to California’s Autism Law ⟩
March 21, 2013

Associations and Bodies Autism Chan in the Media Faculty

When California became the 28th state to enact autism insurance reform legislation in late 2011, Governor Jerry Brown convened an Autism Advisory Task Force to assist with implementation of the law, which went into effect on July 1, 2012. Florence Clark, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, president of The American…

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