Faculty & Staff

Kristie P. Koenig
PhD, OTR/L

Dr. Koenig earned a B.S. in Occupational Therapy from Elizabethtown College, an M.S. in Occupational Therapy with a specialization in pediatrics from Temple University, and a doctorate in Educational Psychology from Temple University. Her dissertation research examined academic and clinical predictors of entry-level competence. She holds a Certification in Interdisciplinary Approaches to Prevention and Treatment of Child Abuse and Neglect and is Certified in Sensory Integration and Praxis Testing. Dr Koenig is an assistant professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy and teaches entry-level graduate courses in the areas of Human Development, O.T. Theoretical Foundations in Pediatrics, and Clinical Conditions in Pediatrics. In addition, she teaches courses in Advanced Theory and the specialization in Sensory Integration track in the Advanced Masters Program.

Dr. Koenig’s primary research interests include the efficacy of sensory integration treatment, sensory processing and behavioral expressions of temperament, the impact of extremes in sensory and behavioral responsiveness that impact participation, utilization of structural equation modeling to examine theoretical constructs in the field of occupational therapy, and personal narratives of individuals with autism and how that can inform practice, research and education. She co-presents with individuals with Autistic Spectrum Disorders in a series of workshops for therapists, educators and direct care providers. Dr. Koenig was recently selected to be a Leadership fellow for a joint project in conjunction with the American Occupational Therapy Association and the American Occupational Therapy Foundation.

Grants
Spring 2004. Koenig, K.P., & Kinnealey, M. Awarded grant from Youth Advocate Programs Inc. for “Training therapeutic support staff workers using a relationship based approach for working with people and their families with autistic spectrum disorders. 9/04-11/05, Primary Investigator ($53,082)

Fall 2003 -Koenig, K.P. Awarded Dean's Incentive Fund for "An Outcome Study of Occupational Therapy Intervention in Pediatrics". ($4000.00)

Publications
Johnson, C., Koenig, K.P., Piersol, C., Wachter-Schutz, W., Santalucia, S. (2006) Level I fieldwork: Context and student perceptions. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 60(3), (Refereed)

Koenig, K.P. (December 2005). Research Brief. Sensory Integration Special Interest Section Quarterly. (Invited).

Smith, S., Press, B., Koenig, K.P., and Kinnealey, M. (2005) . Effects of sensory integration intervention on self-stimulating and self-injurious behaviors. American Journal of Occupational Therapy , 59, 418-425. (Refereed).

Koenig, K.P., Johnson, C.J., Morano, C.K., and Ducette, J. (2003). Development and validation of a professional behavior assessment. Journal of Allied Health, 32, 86-91. (Refereed)

Koenig, K.P., Johnson, C.J., & McCarron, K.M. (1999). “A model of fieldwork consortium development.” Innovations in Occupational Therapy Education , 105-119. (Refereed)

Farber, R., & Koenig, K.P. (1999). “Examination of fieldwork educators’ responses to challenging situations.” Innovations in Occupational Therapy Education, 89-104. (Refereed)

Kinnealey, M., Koenig, K.P., & Heucker, G. (1999). “Changes in special needs children following intensive, short term intervention.” Journal of Developmental and Learning Disorders , 3, 85-103. (Refereed)

Book Chapters
Farber, R. S.,& Koenig, K. P. (in press). Facilitating clinical reasoning in
fieldwork: The relational context of the supervisor and student. In B. A. Schell & J.W. Schell (Eds) Clinical Reasoning in Occupational Therapy. Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins: Baltimore, MD (Invited & Reviewed).

Koenig, K.P. (2004). Genetic conditions. In M. Kinnealey, D. Weiss, and M. Morgan (Eds.). Occupational therapy practice in context. San Antonio, TX: PsychCorp.

Published Abstracts
Koenig, K.P., Kinnealey, M., & Stillman, B. (2006). In their own voice: Facilitating participation and improving outcomes for adults with autism. Published abstract from the proceedings of the 2nd World Autism Congress, Capetown, South Africa.

Professional Presentations
Kinnealey, M. & Koenig, K.P. (accepted for April 2007). The Relationship between Sensory Processing, Social Supports, and Quality of Life in Adults with Sensory Processing Disorders. Annual American Occupational Therapy Conference, St. Louis, MO. (Refereed).

Lieberman, D., Arbesman, M., Davies, P., Polatajko, H., Miller, L., Koenig, K., May-Benson, T., Koomar, J., Lane, S., Schaaf, R., Stallings-Sahler, S. (accepted for April 2007)Evidence-Based Practice Literature Review of OT for Children and Adolescents with SPD/Sensory Integrative Dysfunction. Annual American Occupational Therapy Conference, St. Louis, MO. (Refereed).

Koenig, K.P. (invited for February, 2007). Sensory integration and self regulation: effects on behavior and development. R2K Research Symposium, Long Beach, CA

Kinnealey, M. & Koenig, K.P. (2006, November). In Their Own Voice: Constituent Driven Outcomes. TASH Annual Conference, Baltimore, Maryland. (Refereed).

Koenig, K.P., Kinnealey, M., & Stillman, W. (2006, October). In their own voice: Facilitating participation and improving outcomes for individuals with autistic spectrum disorders. World Autism Congress, Capetown, South Africa (Refereed).

Koenig, K.P & Kinnealey, M. (2006, June) Inclusion in the Classroom, playground and after school. Plenary session for the Arcadia Annual Inclusion Institute. Arcadia University (Invited).

Koenig, K.P & Kinnealey, M. (2006, June) Creating supportive environments for students with significant disabilities. Arcadia Annual Inclusion Institute. Arcadia University (Invited).

Kinnealey, M., Koenig, K.P., & Pfieffer, B. (2006, June) Sensory Processing Disorders: Social, Emotional and Mental Health Implications. Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA (Invited).

Koenig, K.P. (2006, May). The importance of relationship based approaches for children with autism. Sponsored by Youth Advocate Programs, Millersville University, Millersville, PA. (Invited).

Koenig, K.P., Stillman, W. & Kinnealey, M (2006, April). In their own voice: Facilitating participation for individuals with autistic spectrum disorders. American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Charlotte, NC (Refereed).

Koenig, K.P.. Kinnealey, M., and Huecker, G.E. (2005, May). Comparative Outcomes of Children with ADHD: Treatment vs. Delayed Treatment Control Condition. American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Long Beach, CA. (Refereed).

Koenig, K.P. (2004, November). Sensory Processing Disorders: Practical Strategies for EI and School System Therapists. Workshop for Austill’s Rehab, Inc. Exton, PA. (Invited).

Hendrickson, A., Keenan, M. and Koenig, K.P. (2004, October). Efficacy Study Utilizing Sensory Integration with Attention Deficit Disorder. Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Harrisburg, PA. (Refereed).

Koenig, K.P., Smith, S., & Kinnealey, M. (2004, October). Treatment Effectiveness Research. Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Harrisburg, PA. (Refereed).

Koenig, K.P. (2004, June). Utilizing the Constructs of Sensory Processing and Temperament to Understand Challenging Behaviors. COR Meeting at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA (Invited).

Koenig, K.P. and Piersol, C. (2004, May). Professional Behavior. Program Director’s Meeting, American Occupational Therapy Annual Conference, Minneapolis, MN (Invited).

Koenig, K.P. and Feldman, J. (2004, February). Application of Structural Equation Modeling for Social Science Research. Association of Women in Psychology Annual Conference, Philadelphia, PA (Refereed).