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Florence Clark

Florence Clark. OT in HD. Florence Clark. Bio. Born in 1946 in Brooklyn, NY BA in English and Drama SUNY Albany MSOT from SUNY Buffalo PhD in Education from USC Professor and Associate Dean at USC. OT in the 70’s. Medical model still pervasive Education for the Handicapped Act (EHA)

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Florence Clark

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  1. Florence Clark OT in HD

  2. Florence Clark

  3. Bio • Born in 1946 in Brooklyn, NY • BA in English and Drama SUNY Albany • MSOT from SUNY Buffalo • PhD in Education from USC • Professor and Associate Dean at USC

  4. OT in the 70’s • Medical model still pervasive • Education for the Handicapped Act (EHA) • Research becomes central issue to OT • A. Jean Ayres opens Sensory Integration clinic

  5. Accomplishments • Charter member of the Academy of Research of the American Occupational Therapy Association • Served as special consultant to the United States Army Surgeon General • Served on the board of the National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research

  6. More Accomplishments • Recipient of the Eleanor Clarke Slagle Lectureship 1993 • In 1999 the American Occupational Therapy Association honored her with its Award of Merit • Established the Center for Occupation and Lifestyle Redesign • Current president of AOTA

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