1991 ESSENTIALS
PATRICIA D. LaVESSER
December, 2010
1. PERSONAL INFORMATION
a. Sex: Female
b. Date of Birth: 12/21/51
c. Place of Birth: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
2. CITIZENSHIP
USA
3. ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE NUMBERS
a. office
Mail Stop C234
13121 East 17th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80045
Phone: (303) 724-7651
Fax: (303) 724-7664
Email: patricia.lavesser@ucdenver.edu
b. home
3352 Xenia St.
Denver, CO 80238
(314) 941-0208
4. PRESENT POSITION
Assistant Professor
Department of Pediatrics, JFK Partners, University of Colorado, Denver
5. EDUCATION
a. undergraduate
1974 Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy, University of Wisconsin,
Madison, WI
b. graduate
1987. Master of Arts in Teaching, Webster University, St. Louis, MO
2000 Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work, Washington University, St. Louis, MO
6. ACADEMIC POSITIONS/EMPLOYMENT
2009-present Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, JFK Partners
University of Colorado, Denver
2005-2009 Assistant Professor, Program in Occupational Therapy
Washington University, St. Louis, MO
2003-2005 Occupational Therapist, Autism Spectrum Disorders Diagnostic Clinic
St. Louis Children’s Hospital, St. Louis, MO
1984-2005 Instructor, Program in Occupational Therapy
Washington University, St. Louis, MO
1997-2000 Research Assistant to Carol S. North, M.D.
Washington University, Department of Psychiatry, St. Louis, MO
1994-1997 Research Assistant to Elizabeth M. Smith, Ph.D.
Washington University, Department of Psychiatry, St. Louis, MO
1994-1995 Research Assistant to Wendy Auslander, Ph.D.
Washington University, School of Social Work, St. Louis, MO
1992-1993 Research Assistant to Lucy J. Miller, Ph.D.
Washington University, Program in Occupational Therapy
1992-1993 Families on Track Project, St. Louis Child Abuse Network, Program in Occupational Therapy, Washington University School of Medicine,
St. Louis, MO
1990-1992 Belle Center, Inc.
1989-1992 Associate Director, Program in Occupational Therapy,
Coordinator of the Undergraduate Professional Program, Washington University, St. Louis, MO
1989-1993 Consultant in Community Pediatrics, Program in Occupational Therapy and Irene Walter Johnson Institute of Rehabilitation, Washington University, St. Louis, MO
1995. First Step Program, Breese, IL.
Occupational Therapist, Early Intervention Team
1984-1988 Program in Occupational Therapy, Washington University, St. Louis, MO. Instructor and Coordinator, Community Pediatric Services
1983-1986 Irene Walter Johnson Rehabilitation Institute at Washington University,
St. Louis, MO, Occupational Therapist, Clinical Specialist
1980-1983 California Children's Service of Santa Clara County, Chandler Tripp School, San Jose, CA, Staff Occupational Therapist
1976-1980 Davis County School District, Monte Vista School, Farmington, UT. Occupational Therapist, Coordinator of OT/PT Services
1976. Herrick Memorial Hospital, Berkeley, CA
Staff Occupational Therapist
7. UNIVERSITY AND HOSPITAL APPOINTMENTS AND COMMITTEES
2003-2009 Curriculum Committee, Program in OT, Washington University
2000-2009 Admissions and Scholarship Committees, Program in OT, Washington University
2002-2005 Administrative Council, Faculty Representative, Program in OT, Washington University
2003-2004 Accreditation Fieldwork Committee, Program in OT, Washington University
1999-2000 Curriculum and Scholarship Committees, Program in OT, Washington University
1995-1999 Admissions and Scholarship Committees, Program in OT, Washington University
8. MEDICAL LICENSURE AND BOARD CERTIFICATION
2009 Licensed Occupational Therapist, State of Colorado, #2655
1991-present Licensed Occupational Therapist, State of Missouri, #000417
1975-present Certified Occupational Therapist, National Board for Occupational Therapy Certification, #AA312561
1990 Certificate to administer and interpret the Sensory Integration and Praxis Test (Original SCSIT certification, June, 1980)
1981 Certificate in the Neurodevelopmental Treatment Approach to Cerebral Palsy
9. MILITARY SERVICE: N/A
10. HONORS AND AWARDS
2008 Excellence in Teaching Award, Program in Occupational Therapy, Washington University
2006 American Occupational Therapy Association, Service Commendation, Author, The Scope of Occupational Therapy Services for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders Across the Lifespan
2005 American Occupational Therapy Association, Service Commendation, Developmental Disabilities Special Interest Section Chairperson, 2002-2005
2005 American Occupational Therapy Association, Service Commendation, Commission on Practice, 2002-2005
2002 Honorary Member, Pi Theta Epsilon Occupational Therapy Honor Society, St. Louis University, St. Louis, MO
1992 Honorary Member, Pi Theta Epsilon Occupational Therapy Honor Society, Washington University, St. Louis, MO
1979 Utah Occupational Therapy Association Annual Award of Merit
1974 Graduated Cum Laude, Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
11. EDITORIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: N/A
12. PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES AND ORGANIZATIONS
Member of the American Occupational Therapy Association
1977-1979 Past-president of the Utah Occupational Therapy Association
13. MAJOR INVITED PROFESSORSHIPS AND LECTURESHIPS:
Baum C, LaVesser PD: Identifying the Occupational Performance Needs of Children and Older Adults. The Hite Family Symposium, Columbus, Ohio: April, 2005.
14. CONSULTING RELATIONSHIPS AND BOARD MEMBERSHIPS:
2005-2009 Board Member, Missouri Families for Effective Autism Treatment (MO-FEAT)
2008 Research Advisory Board, Judevine Center for Autism, St. Louis, MO
2005. Special School District Advisory Committee for Program Evaluation
15. RESEARCH SUPPORT
2009 Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND). JFK Partners, University of Colorado, Denver.
2007-2009 A Longitudinal MRI Study of Infants at Risk for Autism. NIH Autism Center of Excellence grant. Department of Psychiatry, Washington University, Principal Investigator: Kelly Botteron, MD.
2006-2009 Simons Foundation Simplex Autism Resource: St. Louis, MO Families
(Project Coordinator). Department of Psychiatry, Washington University, Principal Investigator: John Constantino, MD
2005-2009 Study of Development of Social Attention, McDonnell grant, Department of Psychiatry, Washington University, Prinicpal Investigators: John Pruett, MD, PhD, Steve Peterson, PhD, John Constantino, MD
2003-2009 Autistic Traits: Longitudinal Course and Genetic Structure, NIH grant, Department of Psychiatry, Washington University, Principal Investigator: John Constantino, MD
2005 Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Project, Center for Disease Control, Department of Neurology, Washington University, Principal Investigator: Ed Trevathan, MD
2003-2004 Functional Performance Outcomes in Preschool Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Deans’ Grant, Program in Occupational Therapy,
Washington University
2002-2003 Identification of a Measurement Model for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Dean’s Grant, Program in Occupational Therapy, Washington University.
16. CLINICAL /PRACTICE TITLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
2009-present JFK Partners Clinical Assessment Team, Denver, CO
2009-present Family Driven Autism Services and Learning (FASL), Denver, CO
2003-2005 Autism Spectrum Disorders Clinic, Occupational therapy evaluation
St. Louis Children’s Hospital, St. Louis, MO
17. TEACHING TITLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
2009-2010 Assistant Professor, JFK Partners
University of Colorado Denver
2005-2009 Assistant Professor, Program in Occupational Therapy
Washington University, St. Louis, MO
1984-2005 Instructor, Program in Occupational Therapy
Washington University, St. Louis, MO
Teaching duties include:
2010 CLSC 6663 Evidence Based Intervention for Children and Youth with Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
2002-09 OT 751P/752P Directed Practice/Research Pediatrics I and II
2002-09 OT 5421/570P/571P Area Specialization in Occupational Therapy I, II, and III
2002-09 OT 529/530 and OT 533/534 OT Practice I and II
2005-07 OT 5682 Evaluation: The Tools and Process for Measuring Occupational Performance
2002 OT 445 Evaluating Practice through Research
1996-02 OT 524 Area Specialization in Occupational Therapy I, II, and III
1995-00 OT 527/528 OT Practice I and II
1997 OT 316A Evaluating Practice through Research
1996-97 OT 524A Concepts and Practice of Research
1988-93 OT 526A Concepts and Practice of Teaching
1984-93 OT 485 Developmental Disabilities
1989-93 OT 459 Therapeutic Media III
1990-93 OT 317 Roles and Skills I
1984-90 OT 468 Clinical Evaluation
86. OT 412 Independent Living Skills
Chaired OTD projects:
Barnard, A. (2009). Sensory Processing in Infants at High-Risk for Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Carrell, E. (2009). Measuring Social and Leisure Participation in Adolescents: Development of the Adolescent Activity Card Sort.
Smith, N. (2009). Using the Cognitive Orientation to Daily Occupational Performance (CO-OP) Approach to Improve Life Skills in Adolescents with Autism.
Speer, S. (2009). Effects of Strength on Motor Skills and Participation in Autism Spectrum Disorders.
West, J. (2009). Social Communication Signs Associated with a Diagnosis of Autism in Infant Siblings.
Harvey, E. (2008). Infant Siblings at Risk for Autism
Scharf, L. (2008). An Interdisciplinary Practice Model for Early Intervention Services
Sood, D. (2007). Influence of Environmental Factors on Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Zingerevich, C. (2007). The Contribution of Executive Functions to Participation in School Activities for Children with Pervasive Developmental Disorders.
Becker, T. (2006). A Cognitive Approach to Social Skill Development in a Child with Asperger's Syndrome
Gronski, M. (2005). Occupational Therapy in the School System: Utility and Feasibility of the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework
Hackworth, M. (2005). Developing an Assessment Model for School-Based Therapy
Hirsch, R. (2005). The Relationship of Social Skills and Participation in Preschool Children with Autism
Brenizer, T. (2004). The Effectiveness of Occupational Therapy Services for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Birkner, M. (2003). The Relationship between Occupational Performance and Social Participation in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Chaired MS projects:
Bello, T. (2009). Early Indicators of Autism: Can Motor Ability at 6 or 12 Months Predict ASD?
Carter, J. (2009). School-Based Occupational Therapy for Children with Hearing Impairments.
Mc Daniel. A. (2009). The Effect of Parent Training on Parent Stress and Child Communication.
Pilcher, L. (2009). Effectiveness of the Integrated Curriculum of Clayton Academy and Child Center.
Valosek, A. (2009). Parent Perception of Therapy Benefits for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Barnett, K. (2008). Factors Influencing the Development of Play in Young Children with Autism
Buck, M. (2008). Measures for Targeted Treatment of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Cook, G. (2008). Family Demographics and Intensity of Participation in School-aged Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Hanlon, J. (2008). Early Intervention: Child Progress and Parent Perceptions
Keowen, D. (2008). xecutive Function in Preschool Aged Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Measurements and Relationship to Participation
Lewis, S. (2008). Executive Function and Participation in Children Diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder
Shah, A. (2008). Participation Patterns in Preschool-Aged Children with
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Winoker, M. (2008). Validity of the Adolescent Activity Card Sort with
Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Denney, A. (2007). Participation Patterns in Preschool-Aged Children with Autism.
Gaia, A. (2007). Sensory and Social Characteristics of Children with Autism and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Gannon, E. (2007). The Impact of Childhood Hearing Loss on the Family
Heldman, C. (2007) The Relationship between Motor Skills and Executive Functioning of Preschool-Aged Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Lageman. E. (2007). Earlier Identification of Autism: A Retrospective Look at High Risk Infants.
Liang, J. (2007). Motor Development and Participation of Preschool Children with Autism
Yeung, M. (2007). Bruininks or Miller?: Utility for Children with Hearing Impairments
Darnell, E. (2006). The Effect of Diet and Occupational Therapy on Participation in Preschool Children with Autism
Day, C. (2006). Behaviors and parental Stress of Children with Hearing Impairments
Mang, D. (2006). Sensory Processing and Participation of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Osberger, A. (2006). Factors that Affect Participation in Children with Autism
Terstriep, A. (2006). The Sensory and Motor Characteristics of Children with Hearing Impairments
Barnett, N. (2005). Parenting Stress and Autism: Stress, Coping and Parent Perspectives.
Edwards, J. (2005). Social skills and Play Abilities in Children with Autism
Johnson, S. (2005). Praxis Skills in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Kattula, S. (2005). Influence of Severity of Diagnosis and Socialization on Participation in Children with Autism
Richardson, K. (2005). Assessing Participation: An Analysis of Children with Autism
Guzman, J. (2004). Playfulness in Children with Autism
Myers, W. (2004). Assessing Praxis Skills in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Patrick, V. (2004). Social Participation and Sensory Processing in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Queen, B. (2004). Inclusion: Does It Promote Social Reciprocity?
Stevenson, D. (2004). Autism: Predictors of Social Participation in the Classroom
Stromquist, K. (2004). The effects of OT on Stereotypic Behavior in Children with Autism
White, S. (2004). The Impact of a Child with Autism on the Family’s Coping Response
Cenatiempo, C. (2003). Program for Parents of Children Recently Diagnosed with Autism
McGee, A. (2003). Relationship between Communication, Social Functioning, and Play in
Children with Developmental Disabilities
Murty, S. (2003). Effects of Siblings on Socialization in Children with Autism
Rau, G. (2003). Relationship between Sensory Processing, Motor Skills and Occupational
Performance in Children.
Sattler, E. (2003). Social Participation of Preschool-Aged Children with Developmental
Disabilities.
Bernal, L. (2002). Use of the Sensory Profile in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Bohn, L. (2002). Social Reciprocity in Children with Developmental Disabilities
Herrig, K. (2002). Autism: Service Utilization
Dudley, A. (2002). Retrospective Video Review of the Development of Children with Autism
Lavenburg, H. (2002). Influences of Autism on Parental Stress
Stock, S. (2002). The Relationship between Communication and Behavior in Preschoolers with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Chang, C. (2001). Factors Influencing Pretend Play Among Young Children
Klampert, K. (2001). Environmental Factors that Affect Behaviors in Preschool Children
Stortzum, M. (2001). The Relationship between Teacher Interaction and Child Behaviors
Tom, S. (2001). Language Ability and Self Regulation as Predictors of Externalizing Behaviors: A Developmental Approach
Wilson, D. (2001). The Relationship between Language Development, Play Skills and Social Competence in Preschool Children
Yelton, M. (2001). Factors that Influence Social Competence in Preschool Children
Abrams, A. (2000). The Effects of Homelessness on Child Development among Preschool-Aged Children.
Catau, K. (2000). An Exploratory Study of Play Skills in Homeless Children
O’Bryan, S. (2000). The Behavior of Homeless Children and Its Relationship to Occupational Performance
Shevitz, R. (2000). The Effects of Homelessness on Cognition among Preschool-Aged Children.
18. BIBLIOGRAPHY
a. peer reviewed manuscripts
1. LaVesser, P. & Berg, C. (in press). Participation patterns in preschool children with an autism spectrum disorder. Occupational Therapy Journal of Research, accepted for publication March 10, 2010.
2. Hilton, C.L., Harper, J.D., Kueker, R.H., Lang, A.R., Abbacchi, A.M., Todorov, A., & LaVesser, P.D. (2010). Sensory responsiveness as a predictor of social severity in children with high functioning autism spectrum disorders. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. (published online January 27, 2010).
3. Constantino, J.N., Abbacchi, A.M., LaVesser, P.D., Reed, H., Givens, L., Chiang, L., Gray, T., Gross, M., Zhang, Y., & Todd, R.D. (2009). Developmental course of autistic social impairment in males. Development and Psychopathology, 21, 127-138.
4. Zingerevich, C. & LaVesser, P. (2009). The contribution of executive functions to participation in school activities of children with high functioning autism spectrum disorder. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 3, 429-437.
5. Yu, M.S., North, C.S., LaVesser, P.D., Osborne, V.A., & Spitznagel, E. (2008). A comparison study of psychiatric and behavior disorders, and cognitive ability among homeless and housed children. Community Mental Health Journal, 44 (1), 1-10.
6. Constantino, JN, LaVesser, PD, Zhang, Y, Abbacchi, A, Gray, T, & Todd, RD. (2007). Rapid quantitative assessment of autistic social impairment by classroom teachers. Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
7. Hilton,C., LaVesser, P., Ito, M., Reed, C., & Herzberg, G. (2007). Motor skill impairment in children with Asperger Syndrome. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders.
8. Hilton, C., Graver, K., & LaVesser, P. (2006). Relationship between social competence and sensory processing in children with high functioning autism spectrum disorder. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders.
7. Berg, CR, LaVesser, PD: (2006). The Pediatric Activity Card Sort: A measure of participation. Occupational Therapy Journal of Research, 143-151.
8. LaVesser, PD, Smith EM, Bradford S: Characteristics of homeless women with dependent children: A controlled study. Journal of Prevention and Intervention in the Community, 1997; 15: 37-52.
b. invited publications
1. LaVesser, P. & Hilton, C. (2010). Self care activities in children with autism spectrum disorders. In, H. Miller-Kuhanek & R. Watling (Eds.), Autism: A comprehensive guide for occupational therapy 3rd edition., Chapter 16. Bethesda MD: American Occupational Therapy Association.
2. Watling, R., Tomchek, S., & LaVesser, P. (2005). The scope of occupational therapy services for individuals with autism spectrum disorders across the lifespan. American Journal of Occupational Therapy.
3. Berg, C, LaVesser, P: Incorporating evidence into practice. Developmental Disabilities Special Interest Section Quarterly, 2005:28 (1), 1-3.
4. Brayman, S.J., Frolek Clark, G, DeLany, J.V., Garza, E.R., Radomski, M.V., Ramsey, R., Siebert, C., Voelkerding, K., LaVesser, P.D., Aird, L., & Lieberman, D. (2004). Guidelines for supervision, roles and responsibilities during the delivery of occupational therapy services. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 58 (6), 663-667.
5. Brayman, S.J., Frolek Clark, G,. DeLany, J.V., Garza, E.R., Radomski, M.V., Ramsey, R., Siebert, C., Voelkerding, K., LaVesser, P.D., Aird, L., & Lieberman, D. (2004). Scope of practice. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 58 (6), 673-677.
6. Perkinson MA, LaVesser P, Morgan, K, & Perlmutter, M: Therapeutic partnerships: Caregiving in the home setting. In C. Christiansen & K. M. Matuska (Eds.) Ways of Living: Adaptive Strategies for Special Needs, 3rd Edition. Bethesda, MD: AOTA, 2004: 445-462.
7. LaVesser, P. & Davidson, DA: The occupational therapy practice framework: Domain and process applied to a client with developmental disabilities. Developmental Disabilities Special Interest Section Quarterly, 2004:27 (1), 1-3.
8. Law M, Bruce MA, Pollock N, LaVesser P: Defining the outcomes of occupational therapy intervention, In M. Law, C. Baum, & S. Baptiste (Eds.) Occupation-Based Practice: Fostering Performance and Participation. Thorofare, NJ:Slack, 2002:79-92.
9. Baum C, LaVesser P, Strong S: Doing occupation-based practice, In M. Law, C. Baum, & S. Baptiste (Eds.) Occupation-Based Practice: Fostering Performance and Participation. Thorofare, NJ:Slack, 2002:93-106.
10. Perkinson MA, LaVesser P, Therapeutic partnerships: Caregiving in the home setting. In C. Christiansen (Ed.) Ways of Living: Strategies for Self Care. Bethesda, MD: AOTA, 2000: 385-397.
11. Davidson D, LaVesser P: Facilitating adaptive behaviors in school aged children. In JC Smith (Ed.), Self-study Series on School Based Occupational Therapy, Bethesda, MD: AOTA (1998).
12. Baum CM, LaVesser PD: Caregiver assistance: Using family members and attendants. In Christiansen, C. (Ed.) Ways of Living. Rockville MD: AOTA 1994: 453-482.
13. LaVesser PD: Using performance outcomes in a school setting. OT Week, 1990:4; 36, 4-5.
14. LaVesser PD,Shealey, SH: The occupational therapy process. In Schmid-Powell, H. (Ed.), Project for Independent Living in Occupational Therapy (PILOT); Rockville, MD: AOTA, 1986; 87-123.
15. Holm MB, LaVesser PD, Shealey SH: Implementing programs for adolescents and young adults with severe disabling conditions. In Schmid-Powell H (Ed.) Project for Independent Living in Occupational Therapy (PILOT); Rockville, MD: AOTA, 1986; 125-144.
c. manuals, videotapes
1. LaVesser P, Luebben A: Assessment procedures. In Baldwin D, Collier T, Kreh S, LaVesser P, Luebben A, Niman-Reed C, Patton-Laub J: (Eds.), Interdisciplinary training for professionals working with infants and toddlers with special needs and their families: An Instructional Package for Occupational Therapy. Kansas City, MO: University of Missouri 1991.
19. INVITED PRESENTATIONS, GUEST LECTURES AND INSERVICE EDUCATION
1. LaVesser, P. Implications for early intervention based on indicators of autism in high-risk infants. Missouri Occupational Therapy Association, St. Louis, MO: October, 2008.
2. LaVesser, P, Berg, C, Morrison, T: Occupational therapy assessment for children with autism: An Update. Washington University Program in Occupational Therapy Continuing Education Series, April, 2005.
3. Constantino J, Kanne S, Kormann D, LaVesser P, Lindhorst S: Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Panel Discussion for Parents. Missouri Families for Effective Autism Treatment (MO-FEAT) and National Association for Autism Research (NAAR), August, 2004
4. Berg C, LaVesser P: Evidence-based practice. Missouri Occupational Therapy Association: November, 2002.
5. Davidson D, LaVesser P: Facilitating adaptive behaviors in school-aged children. On-line workshop; American Occupational Therapy Association: June, 1997.
6. LaVesser P: Using sensory integration principles in classroom settings. School- based occupational therapy: New challenges, new opportunities. Washington University Program in Occupational Therapy, St. Louis, MO: August, 1996.
7. LaVesser P, Williams D, & Robinson J: Child abuse prevention: Reaching families at risk. OT Grand Rounds, Program in Occupational Therapy, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO: March, 1993.
8. LaVesser P: Writing functional goals and objectives based on uniform terminology; Sensory Integration Special Interest Group, St. Louis, MO: January, 1991.
9. LaVesser P: Sensory integration applied to the 0-3 population. Workshop presentation for parents and special education personnel, Breese, IL: April, 1988.
10. LaVesser P: Frames of reference to enhance clinical reasoning. University of Missouri, Columbia, MO: December, 1986.
11. LaVesser P: The first step: Evaluation and treatment for the 0-3 year old population, Missouri Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference: November, 1986.
12. LaVesser P: Normal and abnormal development of feeding, treatment, and adaptations. Barnes Hospital, St. Louis, MO: May, 1985.
13. LaVesser P: Electronic Toy Adaptation, MOTA Annual Conference, St. Louis, MO: November, 1983.
14. LaVesser P: Treatment through facilitation for the child with cerebral palsy. Introductory NDT course, San Jose, CA: November, 1982.
15. LaVesser P: Normal and abnormal development of feeding, treatment, and adaptations. American Dietetic Association’s Annual Conference, Monterey, CA: February, 1982.
20. PEER REVIEWED PRESENTATIONS
1. Carelli, D., Hatten, A., & LaVesser, P. (2010). The Family Driven Autism Services and Learning (FASL) Project. TASH meeting, Denver, CO: December 2010.
2. Hilton, C. & LaVesser, P. (2010). Impact of sensory processing on social severity in children with high-functioning autism spectrum disorders. American Occupational Therapy Association, Orlando, FL: May, 2010.
3. Hilton, C., LaVesser, P., Abbacchi, A. Relationship between social severity and sensory processing in children with high functioning autism spectrum disorders. International Meeting for Autism Research, Chicago, IL: May, 2009.
4. Gerber, A., Kanne, S., Quirmbach, L., Algermissen, M., LaVesser, P., & Saulnier, C. Relationship between adaptive functioning, IQ, and symptom severity in individuals with ASD. International Meeting for Autism Research, Chicago, IL: May, 2009.
5. LaVesser, P., Flanagan, J., Mulligan, S., & Baranek, G. Early identification of children with autism and implications for practice. American Occupational Therapy Association, Houston, TX: April, 2009
6. Hilton, C., & LaVesser, P. Sensory processing and social function in children with high-functioning autism spectrum disorders. International Meeting for Autism Research. London, England: May, 2008.
7. Flanagan, J, & LaVesser, P. Implications for early intervention based on indicators of autism in high-risk infants. American Occupational Therapy Association, Long Beach, CA: April, 2008.
8. Hilton, C. & LaVesser, P. Sensory processing and social function in children with high-functioning autism spectrum disorders. American Occupational Therapy Association, Long Beach, CA: April, 2008.
9. Kanne, SM, Henninger, N., LaVesser, P., Grisson, M., & Schroeder, J. Perceptions of autistic traits by teachers and parents and impact on the assessment of ASD. International Meeting for Autism Research. Seattle, WA: May, 2007
10. Sood, D., & LaVesser, P. Influence of environmental factors on participation in children with autism. International Meeting for Autism Research. Seattle, WA: May, 2007
11. LaVesser, PD & Berg, C: Sensory and motor factors that affect participation in children with autism spectrum disorders: American Occupational Therapy Association, St. Louis, MO: April, 2007
12. Becker, T & LaVesser, P. A cognitive approach to social skill development in a child with Asperger’s Syndrome. American Occupational Therapy Association, St. Louis, MO: April, 2007
13. Sood, D., & LaVesser, P. Influence of environmental factors on participation in children with autism. American Occupational Therapy Association, St. Louis, MO: April, 2007
14. Zingerevich, C. & LaVesser, P. The contribution of executive functions to participation in school activities of children with pervasive developmental disorders. American Occupational Therapy Association, St. Louis, MO: April, 2007
15. Abbacchi, AM, LaVesser, PD, Zhang, Y. & Constantino, JN: Rapid assessment of autistic symtomatology by school teachers: Cross validation with the ADI-R and ADOS: International Meeting for Autism Research, May, 2006.
16. Hirsch, R. & LaVesser, PD: The relationship of social skills and participation in preschool children with autism. American Occupational Therapy Association, Charlotte, NC: April, 2006.
17. Yu, MS, North, CS, LaVesser, PD, Spitznagel, EL: The contribution of homelessness to psychiatric and behavior disorders, and cognitive ability: A comparison study of homeless and housed children. American Public Health Association: December, 2005.
18. Kanne SM, Henninger NJ, Fredrickson, JL, LaVesser PD, & Campbell CL: Language screening in autism: How does the WPPSI-III fare? American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Washington DC: October, 2004.
19. LaVesser P: A measurement model for children with autism. American Occupational Therapy Association, Washington DC: June, 2003.
20. LaVesser P: Children prenatally exposed to drugs: A transactional explanation of
development. American Occupational Therapy Association, Miami Beach, FL:
May, 2002.
15. LaVesser P. Structuring the problem-based learning (PBL) experience while preserving student centeredness. American Occupational Therapy Association, Indianapolis, IN: April, 1999.
16. Davidson D, LaVesser P: Facilitating adaptive behaviors in school-aged children. American Occupational Therapy Association, Orlando, FL: April 1997.
17. Auslander W, LaVesser P, Corn D, Newsham M: Adherence behaviors and demographics associated with metabolic control in children with diabetes. Sixteenth Annual Meeting, Society of Behavioral Medicine, San Diego, CA: March, 1995.
18. LaVesser, P, Auslander, W, Corn D: Family stress and social support: Their influence on metabolic control in children with diabetes. Sixteenth Annual Meeting, Society of Behavioral Medicine, San Diego, CA: March, 1995.
19. LaVesser P: Intervention for drug-exposed infants: Families on track. Annual conference, American Occupational Therapy Association, Seattle, WA: June 1993.
20. LaVesser P, Neufeld P: Documentation revisited: A curriculum approach. American Occupational Therapy Association, Cincinnati, OH: June, 1991.
21. CONTINUING EDUCATION (most recent):
2009 International Meeting for Autism Research, Chicago, IL: May, 2009
2009 American Occupational Therapy Association conference, Houston, TX: April, 2009.
2008 American Occupational Therapy Association conference, Long Beach, CA: April, 2008
2007 American Occupational Therapy Association Conference, St. Louis, MO: April, 2007
2006 Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) research reliability training, Columbia, MO: May, 2006
2006 American Occupational Therapy Association Conference, Charlotte, NC: April, 2006
2005 MEDS-PDN: Working with Children with auditory processing disorders. St. Louis, MO: August, 2005
2005 American Occupational Therapy Association Conference, Long Beach, CA: May, 2005
2004 The Write Stuff: The development of fine motor skills and handwriting in students. St. Louis, MO: June, 2004
2004. American Occupational Therapy conference, Minneapolis, MN: May, 2004
2003 Asperger’s Syndrome and Social Stories Workshop, Kansas City, KS: December, 2003
2003. International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health: Consensus conference, St. Louis, MO, October, 2003
2003. American Occupational Therapy Association conference, Washington DC: June, 2003
2003 Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS), research reliability training, Ann Arbor, MI: February, 2003
2002 American Occupational Therapy conference, Miami Beach, FL: May, 2002
2002 Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) and Autism Diagnostic Interview (Revised), (ADI-R), research reliability training, Boston, MA: May, 2002
2002 Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) training workshop, Chicago, IL: September, 2001
22. SERVICE
a. a. committee memberships
2002-2005 Chairperson, Developmental Disabilities Special Interest Section, American Occupational Therapy Association.
2002-2005 Special Interest Section Liaison to American Occupational Therapy Association Commission on Practice
b. volunteer activities
2006-2009 Board member, Missouri Families for Effective Autism Treatment.
2005-2009 Board member, University Heights Neighborhood Association, University City, MO.
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