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Linda S. Fazio

Expert on occupational therapy academic curriculum development, curriculum design, and community program design and development
  • Professor of Clinical Occupational Therapy and Assistant Chair of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, Health Affairs, Division of Independent Health Professions
Office: (323) 442-2878

Expertise

  • symbols and symbolic meaning in humanoccupation
  • therapeutic metaphor in the practice ofpediatric occupational therapy
  • curriculum design and academic programdevelopment in occupational therapy
  • social, emotional and cultural needs ofminority children in special education
  • storytelling in play therapy for children
  • multicultural perspectives inoccupational therapy
  • sexuality and the rights of disabledpersons
  • human sexuality and aging

Additional Information

  • Fellow, American Occupational Therapy Association
  • Author of Developing Occupation-Centered Programs for the Community:
  • A Workbook for Students and Professionals (2000)
  • Co-editor of Play in Occupational Therapy for Children (1997)
  • Award of Excellence recipient, Occupational Therapy Association of California
  • Consultant in curriculum design and program development
  • Fiber artist and surface designer in textiles