Teal Benevides
Associate Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
College of Allied Health Sciences
Department of Occupational Therapy
The Graduate School
Bio
Teal Benevides, PhD, MS, OTR/L has a passion for describing, understanding, and addressing disparities among individuals with autism, 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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Occupational Therapy
Georgia State Licensure Board, 2018
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OTL
GA Professional Licensing Brd, 2016
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Registered Occupational Therapist
National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, 2005
Awards & Honors
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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
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Alpha Eta Honor Society inductee
Alpha Eta Society, 2015
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Academic Educator Award
Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association, 2012
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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CAHS 9010
Seminar - Research HealthCare
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CAHS 6524
Project Development
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CAHS 8503
Research Process
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OTHP 6505
Research Process
Teaching Interests
Evidence based practice
Research process
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Population-based Practice: Identifying and Addressing Meaningful Participation Outcomes for People with Autism, 2018
Book, Chapter in Textbook-Revised
- Therapy access among children with autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, and attention-deficit-hyperactivity disorder: a population-based study, 2017
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Analyzing State Autism Private Insurance Mandates for Allied Health Services: A Pilot Study., 2017
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Unmet Need for Therapy Among Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Results from the 2005-2006 and 2009-2010 National Survey of Children with Special Health Care Needs., 2016
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Differences in Perceived Need for Medical, Therapeutic, and Family Support Services Among Children With ASD, 2016
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Research Interests
Understanding and improving health and participation outcomes for individuals with autism spectrum disorder, 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 Research Council
2018 - Present
Role: Committee Chair
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Senate Faculty Rights and Responsibilities Committee Representative
2017 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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College of Allied Health Sciences Chair Search Committee
2018 - 2018
Role: Committee Member
Professional Service
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Journal editor for American Journal of Occupational Therapy
2019 - Present
Role: Editor, Journal Editor
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Autism Transitions Research Project
2018 - Present
Role: Other
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MRCT Center Health Literacy in Clinical Research Workgroup
2018 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology
2018 - Present
Role: Reviewer, Journal Article
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Editor, Annals of International Occupational Therapy
2018 - Present
Role: Editor, Journal Editor
