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Department of Rehabilitation Sciences

Amber Davis, DSc, MS, OTR/L

Amber Davis, DSc, MS, OTR/L

  • Clinical Assistant Professor
  • Autism Specialist

(405) 271-2131, ext. 46807

Amber-Davis@ouhsc.edu


Education:

  • Doctor of Science in Rehabilitation Sciences (DSc) Program, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 2021
  • MS, Occupational Therapy, Belmont University, Nashville, Tennessee, 2001
  • BS, Biology, Oklahoma Christian University, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 1996


Societies and Organizations:

  • Oklahoma Occupational Therapy Association


Teaching:

  • OCTH 8154: Neuro Rehabilitation for Children Lab
  • OCTH/PHTH 8292: Introduction to Assistive Technology
  • RS5483: Topics in Assistive Technology


Research Interests:

  • Mentorship
  • Autism Spectrum Disorders
  • Inclusion
  • School-Based Therapy
  • Developmental Disabilities
  • Parent Advocacy & Training
  • Children with High-Intensity Needs


Clinical Interests:

  • School-based occupational therapy
  • Dysgraphia and assistive technology for diverse learners
  • Autism
  • Children with High-Intensity Needs


Select Publications:

  • Davis, A., DeBerry, M. (2024, August). Autism, Adverse Events and Trauma in Children and Adolescents: Shining a Light on the Way Forward. International Summit on Violence, Abuse and Trauma Across the Lifespan, San Diego, California. 
  • DeBerry, M. and Davis, A. (2024, August 23). Autism for Public School Administrators: What you Need to Know. CCOSA/OSSBA Education Leadership Conference. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
  • Davis, A., DeBerry, M., Hobson, A., Lane, B. (2023, November). Igniting Interprofessional Learning: Developing Dual Professional Identities. American Speech Language and Hearing Association Conference, Boston, Massachusetts.
  • Davis, A., DeBerry, M., Hobson, A., and Lane, B. (2023, October 13. Using Interprofessional Education Strategies to Promote AAC and AT Use in the Preschool Classroom.  Oklahoma Speech Language and Hearing Conference. Edmond, Oklahoma.
  • Davis, A. and DeBerry, M. (2023, September 30).  Using Interprofessional Education Strategies to Promote AAC and AT Use in the Preschool Classroom. 2023 Oklahoma Occupational Therapy Association Conference. Ardmore, Oklahoma.
  • Davis, A. and DeBerry, M. (2023, September 22).  Using Interprofessional Education Strategies to Promote AAC and AT Use in the Preschool Classroom. 2023 Oklahoma Association of Neonatal and Pediatric Therapists Conference. Bethany, Oklahoma.


Service:

  • Expert Panelist. Dysgraphia Life Research Prioritization Project. 
  • Instructor, Ileap Interprofessional Learning Experience
  • Clinical Instructor, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Occupational Therapy Program
  • iLeap Advisory Board
  • School-Based Therapy Committee, Oklahoma Occupational Therapy Association
  • Deer Creek Public Schools Assistive Technology Team