Department of Occupational Therapy and Occupational Science

Faculty and Staff

Theresa Smith
PhD, OTR/L, CLVT                            
Assistant Professor
Graduate Faculty

Educational Background

Ph.D.  NOVA Southeastern University
M.H.S. University of Indianapolis
B.H.S. University of Florida

Courses Typically Taught

OCTH 213 Small Group Dynamics
OCTH 314 Principals of Psychosocial Occupational Therapy Practice
OCTH 320 Psychosocial Function Clinical

Areas of Professional Interest

Low vision rehabilitation outcomes
Disaster response

Publications

American Occupational Therapy Association. (2011). The role of occupational therapy in disaster preparedness, response and recovery. American Occupational Therapy Journal. (invited co-author of paper for AOTA Commission on Practice (in press).

Smith, T. M., Drefus, A., & Hersch, G. (2011). Effects of hurricane Ike on graduate students’ habits, routines and roles. Occupational Therapy in Health Care (in press).

Baxter, M. F., Dulworthy, A., & Smith, T. M. (2011). Identification of mild cognitive impairments in cancer survivors. Occupational Therapy in Health Care, 25(1), 26-37.

Haines, C., Smith, T. M., & Baxter, M. F. (2010). Participation in the risk-taking
occupation of skateboarding. Journal of Occupational Science, 17(4), 239-245.

Smith, T. M., Thomas, K., & Dow, K. (2009). Results of an educational program for persons with macular degeneration: A pilot study. Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 103(4), 234-240.

Smith, T. M., Ludwig, F., Andersen, L., Copolillo, A. (2009). Engagement in occupation and adaptation to low vision. Occupational Therapy in Healthcare, 23(2), 119-133.

Smith, T. M. (2008). Adaptation to low vision caused by age-related macular
degeneration: A case study. Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness.
102(11), 725-730.

Scaffa, M. & Smith, T. (2004). Effects of level II fieldwork on clinical reasoning in occupational therapy. Occupational Therapy in Health Care, 18(1/2), 31-39.
 

Department of Occupational Therapy and Occupational Science
Enrollment Services, Room 245

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5 p.m.

Phone: 410-704-2762
Fax: 410-704-2322