Dr. Piller is owner and director of Piller Child Development, a multi-site outpatient pediatric therapy practice in the greater Phoenix area. She specializes in sensory integration and feeding therapy. Her scholarly work examines the impact of sensory environments on preschool participation, with interests in knowledge translation and evidence-based treatment protocol development. Dr. Piller is author…
Dr. Roll is Professor in the Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy at the University of Southern California. He combines expertise as both an occupational therapist and registered musculoskeletal sonographer to investigate intersections among built, social, and organizational environments with health, well-being, and flourishing in technology-enabled workplace contexts. He has received over $7…
Dr. Benevides is a tenured Associate Professor in the Institute of Public and Preventive Health at Augusta University. Her community-engaged research fosters access to services and support for autistic people and others with intellectual and developmental disabilities through partnerships that center community priorities. Recognition: AOTA Fellow; serves on autism, suicide prevention, and occupational therapy organizations…
Dr. Cason is Full Professor and Director of Scholarship in the Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program at Hawaiʻi Pacific University. Recognized as an early leader in telehealth development within occupational therapy, her current work explores ethical and effective integration of artificial intelligence in healthcare settings. She has delivered numerous presentations at national and international conferences…
Dr. Chang is Professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy at San José State University. She leads a psychophysiology lab exploring the impact of stress on sensory processing, sleep, and mental health, with focus on understanding sensory processing patterns and evaluating risk factors associated with health behaviors across diverse populations. Her research includes investigating effects…
Dr. Jirikowic brings over 30 years of pediatric occupational therapy expertise with specialization in neurodevelopment and interventions for children with developmental disabilities. She has particular research and clinical interests in children with prenatal substance exposure and fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD). She holds a clinical appointment with the University of Washington Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Diagnostic…
Dr. Martin is Manager of Clinical Research and Education at the International Center for Spinal Cord Injury (ICSCI) at Kennedy Krieger Institute and Assistant Professor at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. She has been principal investigator and co-investigator for grants from the Paralyzed Veterans of America Education Foundation and the…
Dr. Mendonca is Assistant Professor in the Programs in Occupational Therapy at Columbia University and Director of Post-Professional Doctoral Programs. Her research focuses on technology and disability, including development, testing, and dissemination of technology-based interventions. She has developed apps measuring accessibility of medical products, home environments, and community environments for people with disabilities. She also…
Dr. Wolpert is Associate Professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy at the University of Missouri. Her research develops, tests, and implements virtual reality-based interventions for adults and older adults post-stroke. She has extensive interdisciplinary experience working with computer scientists and engineers and previously directed the Game Based Rehab Lab at USC’s Institute for Creative…