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Lynn
Jeffries, PT, PhD, PCS
Clinical Assistant Professor
E-mail Lynn Jeffries
(405) 271-2131 ext. 47117 |
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Ph.D., Allied Health Sciences, University of
Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma
City, OK, 2003
M.S., Pediatric Physical Therapy, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center,
Oklahoma City, OK, 1994
B.S., Physical Therapy, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma
City, OK, 1987
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Recent publications |
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Jeffries, L. M. (2003). The culture of a transdisciplinary early intervention
team. (Doctoral Dissertation, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences
Center). Dissertation Abstracts International, AAT 3096564. ProQuest
Digital Dissertations database.
Jeffries, L. M. (Ed.). (2002) Pediatric
Physical Therapy Description of Specialty
Book Chapter:
Jones, M. A., McEwen, I. R., & Jeffries, L. M. (in press).
Assessment of motor skills. In D. Drotar (Ed), Comprehensive
Textbook of Developmental Behavioral
Pediatrics.
Invited Book Review
Jeffries, L. M. (2007). Reviews, Physical
and Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics,
27(1), 110-111. S. K. Campbell, D. W. Vander
Linden, and R. J. Palisano (Eds). Physical
Therapy for Children 3rd Edition. St. Louis,
MO: Saunders Elsevier, 2006, hardcover,
1200 pp, illus, 0-7216-0378-5.
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RECENT RESEARCH
GRANTS
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2006 Understanding Determinants in Basic Motor Abilities, Self-Care,
and Play in Young Children with Cerebral Palsy: Regional Coordinator,
Funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research. (3 years,
$925,315 Canadian Dollar.)
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CURRENT TEACHING |
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Professional Program
OCTH & PHTH 7990: Special Studies in Pediatric Rehabilitation
Postprofessional Program
RS 5473: Early Intervention |
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SERVICE |
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Office of Special Education Programs, U.S. Department
of Education, Preparation of Occupational
Therapists and Physical Therapists to Provide
Early Intervention and Related Services,
2007-2011, $784,729. Fieldwork coordinators;
The purpose of the project is to increase
the number of occupational therapy and physical
therapy graduates who are highly qualified,
through evidenced based practice and research,
to provide service in the area of early intervention
and related services for children with disabilities
under the Individuals with Disabilities Education
Improvement Act (IDEIA).
Oklahoma State Department
of Health: SoonerStart Early Intervention
contract to provide consultation,
supervision, and primary service provision
for the Individuals with Disabilities Education
Act, Part C program for a total of $75,919
(yearly).
Oklahoma Department of Human Services, TIC-TOC:
Training Inclusive Child Care: Terrific Opportunities
for Children. Dr. Jeffries is the project
director for the training grant focusing
on childcare
providers. The training provides participants
with information related to caring for children
with disabilities. The intent is to increase
the number of children with disabilities
participating in community-based childcare
settings.
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RESEARCH INTEREST/CLINICAL EXPERTISE |
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Research Interest
- Research interests include pediatrics
physical therapy, early intervention program
services, teaming in early intervention programs,
services in natural environments, family
centered care, movement and play skills in
young children with cerebral palsy.
Clinical Expertise
- Clinical expertise includes pediatric
physical therapy, early intervention programming,
services in natural environments, sensory processing,
lower extremity splinting and serial casting,
evaluation and intervention, and training for
pediatric rehabilitation providers.
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