PHYSICAL THERAPY

Sandra Arnold, PT, PhD
Clinical Assistant Professor

E-mail Sandra Arnold
(405) 271-2131 ext. 47118

education

Ph.D., Allied Health Sciences, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK, 2003

M.Ed., Special Education, Infant Education, University of New Orleans, New Orleans, LA, 1988

B.S., Physical Therapy, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK, 1985

Recent publications

Arnold, S. H. (2003). Methodological research of a developing minimal data set that measures outcomes of students receiving school-based occupational therapy and physical therapy. The University Of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Digital Dissertations/Pro-Quest Data Base, AAT 3095288

McEwen, I. R., Arnold, S. H., Hansen, L. H., & Johnson, D. (2003). Interrater reliability and content validity of a minimal data set to measure outcomes of students receiving school-based occupational therapy and physical therapy.Physical & Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics, 23(2), 77-95.

Arnold, S. (2003). Occupational therapy and physical therapy in Oklahoma schools technical assistance document. (Available from the Oklahoma State Department of Education, Special Education Services, 2500 N Lincoln, Oklahoma City, OK 73105).

Arnold, S.H. (2002). Pediatric therapists who provide occupational and physical therapy services for children and students in the state of Oklahoma. (Available from the Oklahoma State Department of Education, Special Education Services, 2500 N Lincoln, Oklahoma City, OK 73105).

McEwen, I. R., Arnold, S., Jones, M., & Shelden, M.L. (2000). Providing physical therapy services under Part B and Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Alexandria, VA; Section on Pediatrics, American Physical Therapy Association.

CURRENT TEACHING

Professional Program
OCTH/PHTH 7254: Assessment and Intervention for Children with Neurological Disabilities
OCTH/PHTH 7960: Pediatric Web-based Directed Reading
OCTH/PHTH 7990: Advanced Pediatrics
OCTH/PHTH 7960: Pediatrics Summer Institute

Postprofessional Program
RS 5443: Teamwork in the Public Schools - Web-based

SERVICE

Office of Special Education Programs, U.S. Department of Education, Preparation of Occupational Therapists and Physical Therapists to Provide Early Intervention and Related Services for Children with Low Incidence Disabilities, 2002-2007, $1,482,780. Project Coordinator; the grant supports a web-based master of science degree program that emphases early intervention, related services, and assistive technology.

RESEARCH INTEREST/CLINICAL EXPERTISE

Research Interest

• Pediatric Physical Therapy: School-Based Therapy
• School Outcomes Measure (SOM)
• Integrated Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)

Clinical Expertise

• Pediatrics
• School-based services for students with disabilities
• Developmental Disabilities

CONTACT INFORMATION

Department of Rehabilitation Sciences
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
801 N.E. 13th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73104
Phone: (405) 271-2131, Email: Department Contact