Research Projects & Grants

Internal

  • Exploring the Effectiveness of Dance as an Intervention to Promote Social-Emotional Health within the Everyday Lives of Children with ASD, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Occupational Therapy, (02/2024) Status: Approved
  • An exploration of current parenting experiences related to the social-emotional development of children during the COVID-19 endemic, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Occupational Therapy, (03/2023) Status: Approved
  • Exploring the Role of Occupational Therapy Practitioners with Children and Families Involved in Early Intervention Services, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Occupational Therapy, (12/2022 - 11/2024) Status: Completed
  • Exploring the Impact of an Occupational Therapy Program for Former Sex Workers, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Occupational Therapy, (03/2022) Status: Completed
  • Effectiveness of Occupational Therapy Trauma Informed Workshops and Consultations for Home Visitors and Teaching Staff at Head Start, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Occupational Therapy, (12/2021) Status: Completed
  • Self-esteem and quality of life for children exposed to domestic violence: impact of a health and wellness program, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Occupational Therapy, (03/2020) Status: Completed
  • The role of occupational therapy in promoting maternal and infant health and well-being through the co-occupation of breastfeeding, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Occupational Therapy, (03/2020) Status: Approved
  • Exploring occupational therapy developmental evaluations of children enrolled at Head Start, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Occupational Therapy, (01/2020) Status: Completed
  • Exploring occupational therapy service trends in children who have experienced trauma, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Occupational Therapy, (01/2018 - 01/2019) Status: Completed
  • Dyslexia and its impact on occupation: the lived experience, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Occupational Therapy, (01/2016 - 01/2017) Status: Completed
  • Observations and perspectives of collaboration processes between occupational therapy practitioners and teachers in a middle school setting, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Occupational Therapy, (02/2015 - 02/2016) Status: Completed
  • Perspective of school-based occupational therapy practitioners in addressing students' mental health needs, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Occupational Therapy, (01/2015) Status: Completed
  • The perspectives of key stakeholders in addressing mental health in school-based settings, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Occupational Therapy, (01/2015 - 01/2016) Status: Completed
  • Mental health in occupational therapy school-based practice, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Occupational Therapy, (08/2014) Status: Completed
  • Transitioning into adulthood: supported community integration for you adults with autism, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Occupational Therapy, (02/2014 - 02/2015) Status: Completed
  • Perspectives of elementary school teachers regarding the sensory needs of students, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Occupational Therapy, (01/2014 - 01/2015) Status: Completed
  • Sensory processing and motor development characteristics of young children exposed to maltreatment, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Occupational Therapy, (07/2013 - 07/2014) Status: Completed
  • Understanding Occupational Therapy Practitioners’ Perspectives on Mentorship, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Occupational Therapy, (11/2024) Status: Approved

Other Research

  • Occupational therapy process addressing the needs of children who experienced early childhood trauma (07/2018 - 08/2019)
  • Systematic review: role of OT with children who experienced early childhood trauma (07/2018 - 08/2019)
  • Collaborating with Child Care providers to promote inclusion for children who experienced early childhood trauma (07/2017 - 08/2018)