Sandra Rogers, Ph.D., OTR/L
Assistant Professor
Sandra is a recent member of the School of Occupational Therapy faculty and brings over 12 years of blending clinical and teaching experiences, as well as an impressive record of research and grant funding. Sandra's primary practice experiences have been with both children and adults with neurological disorders, and her research has focused on understanding the influence of treatment interventions on mind and body physiology. She plans to apply this cutting-edge research knowledge to practice with the goal of fostering independence and wellness of clients through better understanding of OT interventions.
Sandra integrates her rigorous approach to practice and research into the classroom, helping students develop critical thinking skills as they apply the basic tenets of occupational therapy to real life problems. Students and colleagues have recognized Sandra's teaching talents with a Distinguished Teaching Award, which is easy to understand when one hears Sandra's enthusiasm for the profession and what she believes to be the great privilege of sharing her knowledge and skills with her students.
Sandra loves reading and spending time outdoors with her family. Now that they are living in the Pacific Northwest, she and her husband plan to balance their work lives as they further hone their windsurfing skills in the Columbia River Gorge, and explore the Oregon coast with their daughters.
Recent Publications:
Christiansen, C. H., Ottenbacher, K. J., & Rogers, S. L. (In press). Evaluation and management of daily self-care requirements. In J. A. DeLisa, B. M. Gans & W. L. Bockenek (Eds.), Rehabilitation Medicine: Priniciples and Practice (5th ed.). Philadelphia: Lippincott-Williams & Wilkins.
Rogers, S. L. (2007). Occupation-based intervention in medical-based settings. OT Practice, 12(15), 10-15.
Rogers, S. L. (In press). Common diagnoses affecting performance In J. Case-Smith (Ed.), Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics (6th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Mosby.
Rogers, S.L. (2006). The Client in the community environment. In G.M. Giles, P.N. Beckley, M.A. Corcoran, & K. Golisz (Eds.) Neurorehabilitation: Self-Paced Clinical Course Series. Bethesda, MD: AOTA.
Tinsley-Li, S. & Rogers, S (2005). Developmental Considerations. In Hersen, M. (Ed.), Clinician's Handbook of Child Behavioral Assessment, (pp.25-63). Burlington, MA: Elsevier.
Rogers, S.L. (2005). Common Disorders seen in Pediatric Occupational Therapy. In J. Case-Smith (Ed.), Occupational Therapy for Children (5th Ed). St. Louis: Mosby.
Rogers, S.L. (2005), Portrait of Occupational Therapy. Journal of Interprofessional Care. 19(1), 70-79.
Presentations:
J. Munoz, B. Hooper, Hamilton, T., White, J. A. & Rogers, S. L. (2007) Occupational Science in Correctional Institutions and Community Corrections: Support for Occupational Enrichment Society for the Study of Occupation: Albuquerque, NM.
Rogers, S. L. (2007) Occupational Therapy in a Community Corrections Institution: Evidence for Occupational Enrichment, California Occupational Therapy Association (invited speaker) San Jose, CA.
Zulak, P. & Rogers, S. L. (2007) Research Primer for Working Clinicians, Oregon Occupational Therapy Association, Portland, OR.
Rogers, S. L. (2007) Occupational Therapy in Community Corrections: Potential for Engagement. American Occupational Therapy Association, St. Louis, MO.