Faculty & Staff
Beth Pfeiffer
Ph.D., OTR/L, BCP
Dr. Pfeiffer earned a B.A. in Psychology and Special Education from Arcadia University, an M.S. in Occupational Therapy with a specialization in pediatrics from Temple University, and a Ph.D. in Occupational Therapy from Nova Southeastern University. She is an assistant professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy teaching pediatric courses and mentoring research in the entry-level and post-professional occupational therapy programs. Dr. Pfeiffer coordinates the distance education post-professional programs in the department.
Dr. Pfeiffer is currently involved in both qualitative and quantitative research examining the impact on participation and quality of life of sensory modulation and affective disorders on adults and children with Asperger Syndrome. She also researches of the effectiveness of a sensory-based treatment model in children and adults with pervasive developmental disorders and psychosocial issues, along with the effectiveness of interventions to address sensory defensiveness in adult populations. Dr. Pfeiffer maintains her clinical practice in the area of pediatrics. She is certified in the Sensory Integration and Praxis Tests and has completed the pediatric NDT training.
PRESENTATIONS and INTERVIEWS
Creating Evidence: Sensory Integration and Children with Autism: Interview for AOTA website
www.aota.org
August, 2008
Sensory Processing Disorders: Interview for WHYY Behavioral Health and Sciences
http://www.whyy.org/news/healthscience.html
On air: July 4 & 7, 2008
Study of Social Skill Needs in Autism Spectrum Disorders and Strategies for Intervention. Co-Presenter with Kinnealey, M; Kauffman, N.; & Koenig, K.
American Society for Autism National Conference, Orlando, Florida
July, 2008
Adult Treatment Model for Sensory Processing Disorders. Co-Presenter with Kinnealey, M.
American Occupational Therapy Associations Annual Conference, Long Beach, CA
April 10-13, 2008
The Effectiveness of Sensory Integration Treatment Interventions with Children Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Co-Presenter with Kinnealey, M. & Koenig, K.
American Occupational Therapy Associations Annual Conference, Long Beach, CA
April 10-13, 2008
Adults with Sensory Processing Disorders: A Comprehensive Protocol for Intervention. Co-Presenter with Kinnealey,M.
SPD Foundation International Conference, New York, N.Y.
November, 2007
Treatment Model for Adults with Sensory Processing Disorders. Co-Presenter with Kinnealey, M.
Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association, Harrisburg, PA
October 12, 2007
Astronaut Training: A Visual and Vestibular Based Interventions
Pediatric Therapy Associates of the Lehigh Valley, P.C.
March 29, 2007
Environmental Adaptations and Lifestyle Redesign for Children with Autistic Spectrum and Sensory Processing Disorders
Lehigh Valley Autism Support Group, Allentown, PA
March 4, 2007
Model of Intervention for Sensory Processing Disorders and Goal Attainment Scaling
Pediatric Therapy Associates of the Lehigh Valley, P.C.
September 29, 2006
Sensory Processing Disorders in Children, Adolescents, and Adults: Evidence to Support Intervention
Thomas Jefferson University Conference
June 23, 2006
Learning Disabilities and Sensory Integration
Pennsylvania State Learning Disability Conference
October 16, 2004
Sensory Modulation and Affective Disorders in Children and Adolescents with Asperger Syndrome
ASCEND, Delaware County, PA
December, 2003
Social Skills Interventions: An Interdisciplinary Approach: Short Course
American Occupational Therapy Association’s National Conference
Washington D. C.
June, 2003
Neurobiological Foundations of Sensory Integration
Sensory Integration International, Arlington, VA
March, 2003
Behavioral Problems: Underlying Sensory/Communication Issues
Pediatric Therapy Associates of the LeHigh Valley, P.C.
January, 2002
Evidenced-Based Practice Using a Sensory Integration Approach: Panel
American Occupational Therapy Association's National Conference
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
April, 2001
Sensory Integration and Autism
Supporting Autism and Families Everywhere (SAFE Inc.)
Dallas, Pennsylvania
March, 2001
Occupational Therapy in the Schools and in the Clinic
Vanguard School: Paoli, Pennsylvania
June, 1998
Sensory Defensiveness in Adults: Short Course
American Occupational Therapy Association’s National Conference
Baltimore, Maryland
April, 1998
PUBLICATIONS
Pfeiffer, B., Henry, A., Miller, S., & Witherell, S. (2008). The effectiveness of Disco Sit cushions on attention to task in second grade students with attentional difficulties. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 62, 274-281.
Pfeiffer, B., Kinnealey, M., Reed, C., & Herzberg, G. (2005). Sensory modulation and affective disorders in children with Asperger Syndrome, 59, 335-345.
Pfeiffer, B. (2004). Pervasive developmental disorders. In M. Kinnealey, D. Weiss, & M. Morgan (Eds.), A practitioners guide to clinical occupational therapy (pp. 33-50). San Antonio, TX: PsychCorp.
Pfeiffer, B. & Kinnealey, M. (2003). Treatment of sensory defensive adults. Occupational Therapy International, 10, 175-184.
Pfeiffer, B. (2002, March). The impact of dysfunction in sensory integration on occupations in childhood through adulthood: A case study. Sensory Integration Special Interest Section Quarterly, 25, 1-2.
GRANTS
Autism Speaks: Effectiveness of Sensory Based Interventions for Children with Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorder ($59,915)
June 2007 to June 2008
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