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Schaaf Research

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Roseann Schaaf, PhD, OTR/L
Professor

901 Walnut Street
6th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Dr. Schaaf leads the Jefferson Autism Center of Excellence (JeffACE) which studies engagement in meaningful occupation for individuals with autism spectrum disorder and their families, and studies sensory integration and its impact on function and participation. She is a translational scientist with extensive experience in the study of children with autism other developmental disorders, focusing on how processing and integrating sensory information impacts participation in daily occupations.

Research Projects

Comparing Outcomes of Occupational therapy using Ayres Sensory Integration in Comparison to Behavioral Intervention to Improve Functional Skills in Autistic Children

Testing Design Thinking Methodology to Engage Hispanic and Latino Families of Autistic Children in Research. Funded by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI)

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