Teal Benevides
Associate Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Administration
Department of Community & Behavioral Health Sciences
School of Public Health
Department of Community & Behavioral Health Sciences
The Graduate School
Administration
Department of The Graduate School
Bio
Teal Benevides, PhD, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA has a passion for describing, understanding, and addressing disparities among individuals on the autism spectrum, including racial and ethnic minorities, and autistic adults.
Education
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Ph.D., Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Virginia Commonwealth Universi, 2014
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MS, Occupational Therapy/Therapist
Thomas Jefferson University, 2004
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BS, Psychology, General
College of William & Mary, 2002
Certifications
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GA State Licensure
Georgia Professional Licensing Board, 2016
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Registered Occupational Therapist
National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, 2005
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Occupational Therapy
Georgia State Licensure Board, 2016
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OTL
GA Professional Licensing Brd, 2016
Awards & Honors
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Dale Richmond/Justin Coleman Award
American Academy of Pediatrics, 2024
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Fellow of the American Occupational Therapy Association
American Occupational Therapy Association, 2022
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Outstanding Achievement Award
Georgia State University, Center for Leadership in Disability, 2021
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Barbara E. Grant Award of Merit
Georgia Occupational Therapy Association , 2019
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Emerging Research Scientist Award
Augusta University, 2019
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
Teaching Interests
Evidence based practice
Research process
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- COVID-19 vaccination uptake among individuals with disabilities: A kaplan-meyer survival analysis, 2024
Conference Proceeding
- Disparities in Community Mental Health Access Among Publicly Insured Autistic Adolescents and Young Adults, 2024
Conference Proceeding
- Hidden in plain sight: How and why young dual-eligibles with intellectual and developmental disability are receiving Medicare and Medicaid, 2024
Conference Proceeding
- Human immunodeficiency virus diagnosis and care among adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are publicly insured., 2024
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Measuring Autistic Engagement in Community Based Participatory Research: Recommendations from a Quality Improvement Evaluation, 2024
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Research Interests
Understanding and improving health and participation outcomes for individuals on the autism spectrum, especially in subgroups who are traditionally under-served, including racial and ethnic minorities, and autistic adults.
Department Service
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CBHS, SPH Department P&T Pre-tenure Review Committee
2025 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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CBHS, SPH Department P&T Pre-Tenure Review Committee
2024 - 2024
Role: Committee Member
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Department of Occupational Therapy Student Progression Committee
2018 - 2018
Role: Committee Chair
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Department Promotion & Tenure Committee
2017 - 2017
Role: Committee Member
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Academic Affairs
2016 - 2017
Role: Committee Member
College Service
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School of Public Health Faculty Council
2023 - 2026
Role: Committee Chair
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CAHS Research Council
2020 - 2022
Role: Committee Member
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CAHS Promotion and Tenure Committee
2019 - 2021
Role: Committee Member
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CAHS Research Council
2018 - 2020
Role: Committee Chair
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Senate Faculty Rights and Responsibilities Committee Representative
2017 - 2019
Role: Committee Member
University Service
Professional Service
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American Occupational Therapy Foundation
2024 - Present
Role: Board of Directors of a Company
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American Occupational Therapy Foundation (AOTF), Standing for Research Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity (STRIDE) Committee
2021 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Organization for Autism Research (OAR) Scientific Council
2020 - Present
Role: Board of Advisors of a Company
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A.J. Drexel Autism Institute, Policy and Analytics Center, Autism and the Criminal Justice System: Policy Brief
2020 - Present
Role: Member
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The American Journal of Occupational Therapy
2019 - Present
Role: Editor, Associate Editor
Public Service
