Teal Benevides

Associate Professor

Teal Benevides

Associate Professor

Academic Appointment(s)

Administration
Department of Community & Behavioral Health Sciences

School of Public Health
Department of Community & Behavioral Health Sciences

Administration
Department of The Graduate School

Bio

Teal Benevides, PhD, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA has a passion for describing, understanding, and addressing disparities among individuals on the autism spectrum, including racial and ethnic minorities, and autistic adults.

Education

  • Ph.D., Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralVirginia Commonwealth Universi, 2014

  • MS, Occupational Therapy/TherapistThomas Jefferson University, 2004

  • BS, Psychology, GeneralCollege of William & Mary, 2002

Certifications

  • GA State LicensureGeorgia Professional Licensing Board, 2016

  • Registered Occupational TherapistNational Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, 2005

  • Occupational TherapyGeorgia State Licensure Board, 2016

  • OTLGA Professional Licensing Brd, 2016

Awards & Honors

  • Dale Richmond/Justin Coleman AwardAmerican Academy of Pediatrics, 2024

  • Fellow of the American Occupational Therapy AssociationAmerican Occupational Therapy Association, 2022

  • Outstanding Achievement AwardGeorgia State University, Center for Leadership in Disability, 2021

  • Barbara E. Grant Award of MeritGeorgia Occupational Therapy Association , 2019

  • Emerging Research Scientist AwardAugusta University, 2019

Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year

  • MEDI 6300

    Career Paths in Med
  • OTHP 6520

    Research Seminar II

Teaching Interests

Evidence based practice
Research process

Scholarship

Selected Recent Publications

  • COVID-19 vaccination uptake among individuals with disabilities: A kaplan-meyer survival analysis, 2024
    Conference Proceeding
  • Disparities in Community Mental Health Access Among Publicly Insured Autistic Adolescents and Young Adults, 2024
    Conference Proceeding
  • Hidden in plain sight: How and why young dual-eligibles with intellectual and developmental disability are receiving Medicare and Medicaid, 2024
    Conference Proceeding
  • Human immunodeficiency virus diagnosis and care among adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are publicly insured., 2024
    Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • Measuring Autistic Engagement in Community Based Participatory Research: Recommendations from a Quality Improvement Evaluation, 2024
    Journal Article, Academic Journal

Research Interests

Understanding and improving health and participation outcomes for individuals on the autism spectrum, especially in subgroups who are traditionally under-served, including racial and ethnic minorities, and autistic adults.

Department Service

  • CBHS, SPH Department P&T Pre-tenure Review Committee2025 - Present

    Role:Committee Member
  • CBHS, SPH Department P&T Pre-Tenure Review Committee2024 - 2024

    Role:Committee Member
  • Department of Occupational Therapy Student Progression Committee2018 - 2018

    Role:Committee Chair
  • Department Promotion & Tenure Committee2017 - 2017

    Role:Committee Member
  • Academic Affairs2016 - 2017

    Role:Committee Member

College Service

  • School of Public Health Faculty Council2023 - 2026

    Role:Committee Chair
  • CAHS Research Council2020 - 2022

    Role:Committee Member
  • CAHS Promotion and Tenure Committee2019 - 2021

    Role:Committee Member
  • CAHS Research Council2018 - 2020

    Role:Committee Chair
  • Senate Faculty Rights and Responsibilities Committee Representative2017 - 2019

    Role:Committee Member

University Service

  • Provost's Workload Task Force2019 - 2021

    Role:Committee Member

Professional Service

  • American Occupational Therapy Foundation2024 - Present

    Role:Board of Directors of a Company
  • American Occupational Therapy Foundation (AOTF), Standing for Research Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity (STRIDE) Committee2021 - Present

    Role:Committee Member
  • Organization for Autism Research (OAR) Scientific Council2020 - Present

    Role:Board of Advisors of a Company
  • A.J. Drexel Autism Institute, Policy and Analytics Center, Autism and the Criminal Justice System: Policy Brief2020 - Present

    Role:Member
  • The American Journal of Occupational Therapy2019 - Present

    Role:Editor, Associate Editor

Public Service

  • American Association of Suicidology2018 - Present

    Role:Attendee, Meeting
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