Abbie Gregory Bryant

Abbie Gregory Bryant

College of Health, Human Services and Nursing
Department of Occupational Therapy
OTD Academic Fieldwork Coordinator/Lecturer
310-243-2726
agregory@csudh.edu


EDUCATION

Doctor of Occupational Therapy, University of Southern California

Master of Science, Occupational Therapy, University of New Hampshire

Bachelor of Science, Occupational Therapy, University of New Hampshire

Trained in Ayres Sensory Integration



BIO

Dr. Bryant is a full-time lecturer in occupational therapy at California State University, Dominguez Hills. She is also the Academic Fieldwork Coordinator for the OTD program. She has been an occupational therapist for over 16 years and entered the field working at Momentum Pediatric Therapy Network (formerly Pediatric Therapy Network). Dr. Bryant has practiced in pediatric settings that include school-based occupational therapy, private non-profit ASI and sensory processing specialty clinics, and social skills programs. She has a passion for group programs and program development and developed an after-school social skills group program. Prior to coming to CSUDH, she worked in a leadership capacity and was the director of a Social Skills department. Dr. Bryant has also held positions from staff OT to OT supervisor in these occupational therapy programs.


SCHOLARSHIP AGENDA

Dr. Bryant's scholarship of application is highlighted through her involvement with teaching the Adolescent Assessment class as well as guest lecturing for Occupational Therapy Interventions I and II.  This role also includes mentorship and advisement to CSUDH students.  Her primary role as OTD Academic Fieldwork Coordinator is to establish, develop and grow the OTD Fieldwork curriculum.

PROFESSIONAL/TEACHING EXPERIENCE

California State University Dominguez Hills, Carson, CA

  • Full-time Faculty:  June 2022-Present
    • OTD Academic Fieldwork Coordinator/Instructor
  • Temporary Faculty:  January 2022-June 2022
    • Supported fieldwork team with:
      • Faculty-led fieldwork placement at Carson Community Center; provided direct support and supervision to Level 1 fieldwork students at an adolescent placement
      • Fieldwork placement of students
      • Various tasks such as paperwork compliance, system organization, communication with fieldwork sites
  • “Adolescent Assessment Class,” temporary faculty, California State University Dominguez Hills (CSUDH), 5/2022-6/2022
  • “Adolescent Assessment Class,” temporary faculty/co-taught, CSUDH, 5/2019-6/2019

“Goal-Oriented Assessment of Lifeskills Training Workshop,” faculty trainer, STAR Center (Sensory Therapies and Research), Greenwood Village, CO (1/2014 - Present)

  • Conduct 8-hour workshops (with 6 CEU’s provided to attendees)
  • Workshops focus on administration and interpretation of the Goal Oriented Assessment of Lifeskills (GOAL)
  • Collaboration with Western Psychological Services (WPS) regarding assessment as needed
  • Trainings provided for the following locations/conferences:
    • ArizOTA Spring Conference, Phoenix: 04/2014
    • Developmental Therapy Center-Orange County, Irvine, CA: 05/2014
    • Developmental Therapy Center-San Diego, San Diego, CA: 09/2015
    • School OT Conference – Best Practices in School-Based OT, Anaheim, CA: 3/2019

CEU Course Presenter, “Facilitating Social Skills and Community Integration,” MPTN, Torrance CA, 2008-present

  • Social Skills Training
  • AOTA accredited course, 7 CEUs provided to participants

    LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATIONS

    • Certified by National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.  Certificate Number: 215031
    • Licensed by California Board of Occupational Therapy.  License Number: 8955
    • Advanced Intensive Mentorship: Diagnosis and Treatment of SPD Level 1
      • Advanced Mentored Clinician in SPD Level 1 through the SPD Foundation, 08/2012
    • Advanced Sensory Integration and Praxis training #2817
      • at MPTN through WPS, 03/2008
    • DIR Floortime Certification, Basic Course
      • Certification of mastery, 05/2008
    • Sensory Integration and Praxis Tests
      • Certified through WPS, 06/2007