Sarah E. DiMeo
Assistant Professor
Sarah E. DiMeo
sdimeo@worcester.edu
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ST 210C
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Bio

Dr. DiMeo’s research interests include school-based occupational therapy services and applying occupational therapy theory to practice. Prior to teaching, she practiced for 20 years in pediatrics including private and public schools and private practice.

Education
1999
Utica College of Syracuse University
Occupational Therapy
BS
2006
Tufts University
Occupational Therapy
MS
2015
Texas Woman's University
Occupational Therapy
PhD

Publications

DiMeo, S. (2022). Implementing the Early Skills Vocational Program in school-based occupational therapy practice. AOTA SIS Quarterly Practice Connections, 7(2), 2-4.

DiMeo, S. (2021, June 6). [Review of the book Parenting and Family Diversity Issues by D. Lang]. https://iastate.pressbooks.pub/parentingfamilydiversity/

DiMeo, S.; Baxter, M. F.; Zapf, S.; Pemberton, J.; Amerih, H. (2018). Matching students to augmentative and alternative communication: A single case study. Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals.

Courses Taught

Assistive Technology I

Assistive technology related to the needs of the adult population will be explored.
3 credits

Introduction of Occupational Studies of Wellnes/Disability

Introduction to occupational therapy history, philosophy, wellness/illness/disability continuum, contexts, occupations, occupational performance, professionalism, and clinical reasoning.
3 credits

Therapeutic Approaches for Children/Adolescents

Occupational therapy strategies for child and adolescent populations across wellness/illness/disability continuum with emphasis on occupational performance and context.
3 credits

Therapeutic Approaches Lab for Children/Adolescents

Directed observation and participation in the clinical application of theories and methods of occupational therapy intervention with the pediatric population. Includes observation in various sites off-campus.
2 credits

Occupational Therapy Theories

Investigation of theories to occupational therapy, related to occupation, individual and context. Includes current and developing models of practice.
3 credits

Occupational Performance and Context for Children/Adolescents

Wellness/illness/disability continuum will be applied to performance in the life roles related to the child and adolescent populations.
2 credits