Teal Benevides
Associate Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
College of Allied Health Sciences
Department of Occupational Therapy
Administration
Department of Institute for Public and Preventive 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 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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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
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Faculty Research Award
College of Allied Health Sciences, Augusta University , 2019
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
Teaching Interests
Evidence based practice
Research process
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Are Developmental Monitoring and Screening Better Together for Early Autism Identification Across Race and Ethnic Groups?, 2021
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- 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
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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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 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
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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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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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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
Public Service
