Teal Benevides
Associate Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
College of Allied Health Sciences
Department of Occupational Therapy
Administration
Department of Institute for Public & Preventative Health
The Graduate School
Bio
Teal Benevides, PhD, MS, OTR/L has a passion for describing, understanding, and addressing disparities among individuals on the autism spectrum, including racial and ethnic minorities, and adults with autism.
Education
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Ph.D., Health Services/Allied Health/
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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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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Barbara E. Grant Award of Merit
Georgia Occupational Therapy Association , 2019
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Emerging Research Scientist Award
Augusta University, 2019
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Faculty Research Award
College of Allied Health Sciences, Augusta University , 2019
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Trainee in the Leadership in Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Trainee (GaLEND)
Center for Leadership in Disability, Georgia State University, 2016
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Fred and Sadye Abrams Award for Excellence in Clinical or Laboratory Teaching
Thomas Jefferson University, 2015
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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OTHP 6501
Intro EBP & Research Process
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OTHP 6515
Research Seminar I
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OTHP 6510
Evidence Based Practice
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OTHP 6505
Research Process
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OTHP 6520
Research Seminar II
Teaching Interests
Evidence based practice
Research process
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Interventions to address health outcomes among autistic adults: A systematic review., 2020
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Listening to the autistic voice: Mental health priorities to guide research and practice in autism from a stakeholder-driven project., 2020
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Measuring What Matters in Autism Research and Practice, 2020
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Suicidal Ideation and Self-inflicted Injury in Medicare Enrolled Autistic Adults With and Without Co-occurring Intellectual Disability, 2019
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Emergency department use among young adult Medicare beneficiaries with autism and intellectual disabilities, 2019
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 adults with autism.
Department Service
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Academic Affairs
2016 - Present
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
College Service
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CAHS Promotion and Tenure Committee
2019 - 2020
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
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College of Allied Health Sciences Chair Search Committee
2018 - 2018
Role: Committee Member
University Service
Professional Service
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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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Autism in Adulthood, Guest Editor
2019 - Present
Role: Editor, Journal Editor
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Advisory Board for Enhancing Community Participation for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) through Peer-Mediated Transportation Interventions Research Project.
2019 - Present
Role: Member
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The American Journal of Occupational Therapy
2019 - Present
Role: Editor, Associate Editor
