Svitlana Stremousova MS, MBA

I am a PhD student in the USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy under the mentorship of Dr. Mary Lawlor. In my present role, I am involved in supporting research projects examining the current understandings of the sensory processing difficulties of individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) across the lifespan and managing uncertainty in the lives of autistic children, families, and clinicians during the COVID-19 pandemic.

My long-term research interests include investigating the impact of caring for autistic children on family life, with a particular focus on caregiver engagement in their valued occupations. Prior to beginning my PhD studies, I worked in early intervention serving suburban and rural communities in central Texas. During this time, I identified a great need to research family occupations and how they influence outcomes for autistic individuals.

Education

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ACOTE accreditation | NBCOT certification

The USC entry-level master’s degree program (cost of attendance) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education® (ACOTE®) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). The USC entry-level doctorate in occupational therapy (OTD) degree program (cost of attendance) is accredited by ACOTE®. View our program’s ACOTE® standards public data. ACOTE® c/o the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc.®, 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E, Bethesda, MD 20814, (301) 652-AOTA, www.acoteonline.org.

Professional program graduates are eligible to apply for the national certification examination administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc.® (NBCOT®), nbcot.org. All states require licensure to practice; a felony conviction may affect a graduate’s ability to sit for the NBCOT® OTR certification examination or attain state licensure. Program results from the NBCOT® can be found online at www.nbcot.org/Educators-Folder/SchoolPerformance.