College of Health, Human Services and Nursing
Department of Occupational Therapy
Lecturer and Clinical Instructor
310-243-2726
lfrancis@csudh.edu
EDUCATION
Doctorate, Occupational Therapy, University of Southern California
MA, Occupational Therapy, University of Southern California
BA, Psychology (Major), Business and Sociology (Minors), Loyola Marymount University
Constraint Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT), University of Alabama, Birmingham
CLINICAL AFFILIATION
Children's Hospital of Orange County; Play to Learn Center
BIO
Dr. Lauren Francis is an Occupational Therapy Specialist practicing in pediatrics including early intervention, school-based, and out patient hospital-based settings. She is skilled in treating children with a wide variety of ailments including neurological and sensory dysfunction. She is trained in Constraint Induced Movement Therapy and established an evidence-based program in Southern California. She is an avid hiker and loves wine, sports, and traveling adventures.