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39 USC Trojans presenting at the 2014 International Congress of the WFOT ⟩
June 11, 2014
Alumni Associations and Bodies Conferences Faculty
Congratulations to the 39 USC Trojan alumni and faculty members scheduled to present at the 2014 International Congress of the World Federation of Occupational Therapists in Yokohama, Japan. Congrats and Fight On! Click below to view the list.
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Two faculty members earn year-end nods ⟩
May 8, 2014
Awards Community and Partners Faculty
By Mike McNulty IPGC wins Extraordinary Engagement Award Two division faculty members received year-end awards from university organizations in recognition of their dedication to serving students and the community. Assistant clinical professor Ashley Halle (pictured second from left) received an…
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OT Practice magazine highlights division’s efforts in primary care ⟩
April 28, 2014
Chan in the Media Clinical Community and Partners Faculty
Occupational therapists are breaking new ground in working with other medical professionals within a key emerging health care model — primary care
By Andrew Waite/OT Practice As Michelle Farmer OTD, OTR/L, described the patient who was 12 weeks pregnant, extremely disorganized, anxious, depressed, and hallucinating, Brian Prestwich, MD, wanted to offer his perspective. “So what do I see as a physician?” asked Prestwich, the then medical…
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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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68 Trojans presenting at 2014 AOTA conference ⟩
March 26, 2014
Alumni Associations and Bodies Awards Conferences Faculty Students
Congratulations to the 68 USC Trojan faculty, alumni, students and staff who presented at the 2014 Conference of the American Occupational Therapy Association, March 3-6 in Baltimore. Additionally of special note, alumnae Dottie Ecker Cert. ’58, MA ’68 and Sue Knox MA ’68, PhD ’97 were…
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85 Trojans representing at 2013 OTAC conference ⟩
October 22, 2013
Alumni Associations and Bodies Conferences Faculty
85 Trojan alumni and faculty will be presenting at the 2013 Conference of the Occupational Therapy Association of California, Oct. 24-27 at the Sacramento (Calif.) Convention Center. On the evening of Friday Oct. 25, be sure to join your USC Trojan Family at the conference's alumni cocktail mixer.…
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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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OTD student Irene Lee and asst. prof. Natalie Leland on fall intervention evidence in OT Practice ⟩
September 11, 2013
Irene Lee MA ’13 and Assistant Professor Natalie Leland The September 9 issue of OT Practice features a research update authored by Doctorate of Occupational Therapy (OTD) student Irene Lee MA ’13 and Assistant Professor Natalie Leland. The update assesses two recent systematic reviews…
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Kingsley and Mailloux publish on early intervention models in latest AJOT ⟩
July 22, 2013
Alumni Clinical Faculty Research
Assistant professor of clinical occupational Karrie Kingsley MA ’01, OTD ’07 and alumna Zoe Mailloux ’77, MA ’81, OTD ’12 have published the article "Evidence for Effectiveness of Different Service Delivery Models in Early Intervention Services" in the July/August 2013 issue of the…
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Deborah Pitts appointed to California Mental Health Planning Council ⟩
June 28, 2013
Associations and Bodies Faculty
Assistant professor of clinical occupational therapy Deborah Pitts PhD ’12, MBA, OTR/L, BCMH, CPRP, has been appointed to the California Mental Health Planning Council of the California Department of Health Care Services. The CMHPC, comprised of 32 members, is charged by both federal and state…
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