Name: Alison J. Beck, PhD, OTR, BCP
Title: Associate Professor
Department of Occupational Therapy
Location: School of Allied Health Sciences, UTHSCSA
Phone: 210-567-8888
Fax: 210-567-8893
E-mail: becka@uthscsa.edu
Research Interests:
Childhood disability and rehabilitation; Family-centered care; Infant/child mental health;
Occupational Justice/Community-based rehabilitation
Unique Technical and Clinical Research Capabilities/Instrumentation:
Research in public schools/community contexts;
Publications:
Beck AJ, Barnes KJ, Vogel KA, Grice KO. (2006). The dilemma of psychosocial
occupational therapy in public schools: The therapists perceptions. Occupational
Therapy in Mental Health, 22(1), 1-17.
King, J.C., Blankenship, K.J., Nelson, R., Turturro, T.C., & Beck, A.J. (2004).
Prescriptions, Referrals and the Rehabilitation Team In: DeLisa JA.
Rehabilitation Medicine Principles and Practice (4th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: JB
Lippincott.
Barnes, K. J., Beck, A. J., Vogel, K. A., Oxford, K., & Murphy, D. L. (2003). Perceptions
regarding school-based occupational therapy for children with emotional
disturbances. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 57(3), 337-341.
Beck A. (1998). Brachial Plexus Injury (Infant). Pediatric Theranotes, The Psychological
Corporation.
Beck A. (1998). Pervasive Developmental Disorder. Pediatric Theranotes, The
Psychological Corporation.
Beck,A. J., Gaskill, S. J., Marlin, A. E.. (1993). Improvements in Upper Extremity
Function and Trunk Control after Selective Posterior Rhizotomy. American
Journal of Occupational Therapy, 47(8), 704-707.
Key Words:
Children; Occupational Therapy; Rehabilitation