Jeryl
Benson, M.S., OTR/L
Instructor
Department of Occupational Therapy
Education:
Ed.D., Candidate, Duquesne University, School of Education
M.S., Motor Development, University of Pittsburgh
B.S., Occupational Therapy, University of Pittsburgh
Courses Taught:
OCCTH 305: Foundations and Concepts of OT
OCCTH 310: Occupational Performance Across the Lifespan
OCCTH 537: Human Motion and Movement
OCCTH 553: Occupational Performance Perspectives
OCCTH 522: Neuromotor and Sensory Function
OCCTH 546: Cognitive and Perceptual Function
Areas of Academic Specialty:
Integration of occupation in pediatric practice occupational performance of children with sensory processing disorders
Grants:
Benson, JD (2006) Duquesne University Faculty Practice Plan Grant in spuuort of research on occupation and school based practice. $1540
Williams, D. & Benson, J.D. Duquesne University Faculty Practice Plan. To support the development of the “Good Beginnings Clinic” $5000
Hansen, A.M., Benson, J.D. & Goldreich, D. CCRD Quality Childcare Initiative Grant. $91,400
Research Area:
Sensory Processing, School based Practice, Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Continuing Education:
American Occupational therapy Association National Confernce Spring, 2008, 2001
Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association (POTA) State Conference Fall 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001
Occupational Therapy for Clients with Cognitive and Perceptual Disorders, Fall, 2003
Enhancing Communication for Students with Significant Disabilities, Spring, 2001
Publications:
Benson, JD & Hansen AM (2007) The Experiences of Occupational Therapy Students during a community based learning assignment. Occupational Therapy in Healthcare, 21 (3)
Benson, J.D., Williams, D. & Stern, P. (2002) The Good Beginnings Clinic: An Interdisciplinary Collaboration. Occupational Therapy in Healthcare, 16 (2/3), 21-37.
Benson, J.D., Haynes, C., & Sarracino, T. (2001) Guidelines for the Provision of Occupational Therapy Services in Pennsylvania's Public Schools (2nd ed.). Philadelphia, PA: The Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association.
Benson, J.D. (November, 1999) Establishing the Ideal Classroom, OT Practice, pp. 23-24.
Professional Presentations:
“Sensory Integration Strategies for the Home” Summer Teaching Institute 2003 Pittsburgh, PA
“Sensory Processing and Play” Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association
"Adaptation & Participation" The Childcare Inclusion Project
"The New POTA Position Statement on Occupational Therapy in Pennsylvania's Schools" Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association
"Sensory Integration: 101" Developmental Delay Resources Continuing Education Department
"Strategies to Meet the Sensory Needs of Children in the Classroom" Pittsburgh Public Schools
"Inclusion: How to Make It Work!" The Childcare Inclusion Project
"Pediatric Massage for Children with Special Needs" Parent Network
"Sensory Strategies for Daily Living" Parent Network
"Sensory Integration in the Educational Environment" The Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children
"Best Practice in the Schools" Workshop Beaver Medical Center, Beaver, PA.
"School-based Practice" Roundtable Discussion Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association
Awards and Accomplishments:
2004 Who's Who in America
Certified in Administration of the Sensory Integration and Praxis Test
Certified Infant Massage Instructor
Board certified in pediatrics through the AOTA
NDT/Bobath certification course in the Treatment of Children with Cerebral Palsy
Professional Narrative:
Ms. Benson received a B.S. in Occupational Therapy and an M.S. in Motor Development from the University of Pittsburgh. She is currently a doctoral candidate at Duquesne University in the School of Education . She teaches in the areas of life span occupational performance, neuromotor and sensory treatment techniques, cognitive treatment approaches, human motion and movement and occupational performance perspectives. Her research focus is on school based practice, sensory processing disorders and collaborative intervention. Ms. Benson is one of the original founders of the “Good Beginnings Clinic” located on campus as a part of the Duquesne University Speech Language Hearing Clinic. She continues a part time practice through the clinic, using it as a training tool for students interested in a career in pediatrics. She has extensive clinical experience in the area of pediatrics, working with a variety of disabilities including autism/PDD, cerebral palsy, learning disabilities and developmental disabilities. She also has advanced training in the Neurodevelopmental Treatment Approach, certification to administer the Sensory Integration & Praxis Test, is a certified infant massage instructor, and is board certified in pediatrics by AOTA.
Phone: 412.396.1611
E-mail: benson@duq.edu
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