Biography
Dr. Pfeiffer is a Professor in the Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at Temple University College of Public Health and the director of the Research, Engagement, and Advocacy for Community Participation and Health (REACH) Lab. Her research focuses on the development of interventions and outcome measures to support engagement in meaningful activities in the community for transitional-age youth and young adults with ASD and/or IDD. In all aspects of her work in the REACH lab, she is committed to engaging stakeholders/community partners in research planning and decision-making. Dr. Pfeiffer teaches research in the Occupational Therapy Doctorate program and mentors PhD students. She continues her clinical practice in the area of pediatrics.
Education
- PhD, Occupational Therapy, Nova Southeastern University
- MS, Occupational Therapy, Temple University
- BA, Psychology/Special Education, Arcadia University
Google Scholar: Beth Pfeiffer's Google Scholar profile
Courses Taught
Number | Name | Level |
|---|---|---|
OTHR 8287 | Doctoral Capstone in Occupational Therapy II: Capstone Site and Project Proposal | Graduate |
OTHR 8289 | Doctoral Capstone in Occupational Therapy IV: Implementation and Evaluation | Graduate |
OTHR 8291 | Doctoral Capstone in Occupational Therapy V: Analysis and Dissemination | Graduate |
OTHR 8905 | Capstone Project | Graduate |
Selected Publications
Recent
Pfeiffer, B., Brusilovskiy, E., Hallock, T., Salzer, M., Davidson, A.P., Slugg, L., & Feeley, C. (2022). Impact of COVID-19 on Community Participation and Mobility in Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders. J Autism Dev Disord, 52(4), 1553-1567. United States. 10.1007/s10803-021-05054-0
Pfeiffer, B., DeRita, J., Giacomucci, E., Gubler, J., Halteman, T., O’Donnell, E., Seifried, G., & Pompanio, A. (2021). Barriers and Facilitators to Public Transportation Use for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Occupational Therapy in Mental Health, 37(1), 1-14. doi: 10.1080/0164212X.2020.1832013.
Pfeiffer, B., Falo, K., Gallagher, L., Kaufmann, C., Li, J., & Yabor, F. (2020). Community mobility plans for individuals with developmental disabilities: A feasibility study. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 83(5), 334-343. doi: 10.1177/0308022619883486.
Pfeiffer, B., Sell, A., & Bevans, K. (2020). Initial evaluation of a public transportation training program for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities: Short report. Journal of Transport and Health, 16. doi: 10.1016/j.jth.2019.100813.
Bevans, K.B., Piller, A., & Pfeiffer, B. (2020). Psychometric Evaluation of the Participation and Sensory Environment Questionnaire-Home Scale (PSEQ-H). Am J Occup Ther, 74(3), 7403205050p1-7403205050p9. United States. 10.5014/ajot.2020.036509