Karla Ausderau
Associate Professor, Occupational Therapy, Department of Kinesiology
Families and children with autism spectrum disorder
Education
B.A. 1997, Occupational Therapy, University of Wisconsin - Madison
M.A. 2000, Occupational Therapy, University of Southern California, Division of Occupational Science
Ph.D. 2009, Occupational Science, University of Southern California, Division of Occupational Science
Postdoctoral Research Associate 2012, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Biography
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Research Focus
My research program focuses on families and children with autism spectrum disorder. I study daily occupations, specifically eating and mealtimes, to elucidate the impact on the child’s health, family wellness, and overall daily participation. I also study sensory features in children with autism spectrum disorder, including their development, characterization, and impact on daily participation. I hope to have an impact on the daily life of families with children with autism by further understanding the behaviors that influence the child’s daily participation. Also, with better characterization of feeding and sensory behaviors, we will be able to develop more effective assessment tools, targeted treatment strategies, and improved outcomes for children and families.
Program Activities
- Joined ERP Program: 2024
Trainees
Current ERP students
- Jake Gutkes (PhD in progress)
No past ERP students