PUBLICATIONS

Peer Reviewed Articles

*denotes student or faculty/staff mentees, First author = Lead; Last Author = Senior/Mentor

  1. Pfeiffer, B., Davidson, A. P., Brusilovskiy, E., Feeley, C., Kinnealey, M., & Salzer, M. (2024). Effectiveness of a peer-mediated travel training intervention for adults with autism spectrum disorders. Journal of Transport & Health, 35, 101781.
  2. *Davidson, A. & Pfeiffer, B. (2023). Community participation challenges for Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders during COVID-19: A photovoice study. Community Mental Health Journal. Published online: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10597-023-01199-7
  3. Kramer, J. M.,  Schwartz, A., Hallock, T., Raine, M., Hwang, I., Pfeiffer, B., & The Inclusive Cool Cats Research Team (2023). Developing and evaluating a toolkit of strategies to support remote inclusive research teams. Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 27(4), 964-975 doi: 10.1177/17446295221110390
  4. Pfeiffer, B., *Song, W., *Davidson, A., Salzer, M., Feeley, C., & Shea, L. (2023). Transportation use and barriers for employed and unemployed autistic adults. Autism in Adulthood. Published online: https://doi.org/10.1089/aut.2022.0069
  5. Jirikowic, T., Ideishi, R., Bendixen, R., Pfeiffer, B., Smythe, R., Benivides, T. (2023). Interventions for social participation for autistic adults. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 77, 7710393100. doi: https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2023.77S10011
  6. Jirikowic, T., Ideishi, R., Bendixen, R., Pfeiffer, B., Smythe, R., Benivides, T. (2023). Interventions for work/employment participation for autistic adults. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 77(Supplement 1), 7710393100. doi: https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2023.77S10010
  7. *Davidson, A. P.,Feeley, C., Pfeiffer, B., & Salzer, M. (2023).Preparing for the next disaster: Lessons learned from the early experiences of autistic adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice, 21(1), Article 4. https://nsuworks.nova.edu/ijahsp/vol21/iss1/4/
  8. Song, W., Salzer, M.S., Pfeiffer, B., Shea, L.L. (2023). Transportation and community participation among autistic adults. Inclusion, 11(1), 40-54. https://doi.org/10.1352/2326-6988-11.1.40
  9. Bevans, K. B., Hallock, T. M., Piller, A. & Pfeiffer, B. (2022).Psychometric evaluation of the Parent Effort Scale (PES). Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences, 3, 780302. DOI: 0.3389/fresc.2022.78030. https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fresc.2022.780302/full (PMID: 32365311)
  10. Pfeiffer, B., Brusilovskiy, E., *Hallock, T., Salzer, M., *Pompanio Davidson, A., Slugg, L. & Feeley, C. (2021). Impact of COVID-19 on community participation and mobility in young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 52, 1553-1567. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-021-05054-0 (PMCID: PMC8120258)
  11. Pfeiffer, B., *DeRita, J., *Giacomucci, E., *Gubler, J., *Halteman, T., *O’Donnell, E., *Seifried, G., *Pompanio, A. (2021). Barriers and Facilitators to Public Transportation Use for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Occupational Therapy in Mental Health, 37(1), 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1080/0164212X.2020.1832013
  12. Hwang, I., Hallock, T., Schwartz, A. E., Roth, S., Pfeiffer, B. & Kramer, J. M. (2021). How people with intellectual and development disabilities on collaborative research teams use technology: A rapid scoping review. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities. DOI: 10.1111/jar.12931 (PMID: 34272790)
  13. Pfeiffer, B., *Sell, A., & Bevans, K. (2020). Initial evaluation of a public transportation training program for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities: Short report. Journal of Transportation & Health, 16, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jth.2019.100813
  14. Bevans, K. B., Piller, A., & Pfeiffer, B. (2020). Psychometric evaluation of the Participation and Sensory Environment Questionnaire-Home Scale (PSEQ-H). The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 74(3), 7403205050p1–7403205050p9. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2020.036509
  15. *Stein Duker, L. I., Kim, H.S., *Pomponio, A., Mosqueda, L., & Pfeiffer, B. (2019). Examining primary care health encounters for adults with autism spectrum disorder. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 73, 1-11. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2019.037226
  16. Pfeiffer, B., *Falo, K., *Gallagher, L.,*Kaufman, C., *Li, J., & *Yabor, F. (2019). Community Mobility Plans for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 83, 334–343. https://doi.org/10.1177/0308022619883486
  17. Pfeiffer, B., Duker, L., *Murphy, A. & Shiu, C. (2019). Effectiveness of noise-attenuating headphones on physiological responses for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Frontiers in Integrative Neuroscience, 13(65), https://doi.org/10.3389/fnint.2019.00065 (PMCID: PMC6863142)
  18. Classen, S., Alvarez, L., Bundy, A., Dickerson, A., Gélinas, I., Matsubara, A., Patomella, A. Pfeiffer, B., Ross, P., Schold David, E., & Swanepoel, L. (2019). Occupational therapy in driving and mobility: WFOT position statement. World Federation of Occupational Therapy Position Statement. https://www.wfot.org/resources/occupational-therapy-in-driving-and-community-mobility
  19. Pfeiffer, B., *Piller, A., Bevans, K., & Shui. C. (2019). Reliability of the Participation and Sensory Environment Questionnaire: Community Scales. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 64, 84-93. DOI: 10.1016/j.rasd.2019.03.008 (PMCID: PMC7430946)
  20. Pfeiffer, B., *Erb, S. R. & *Slugg, L. (2018). Impact of Noise-Attenuating Headphones on Participation in the Home, Community, and School for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.  Physical and Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics, 39, 60-76. https://doi.org/10.1080/01942638.2018.1496963 (PMID: 30265827)
  21. Pfeiffer, B., Brusilovskiy, E., *Pomponio, A., & Persch, A. (2018). Impact of Person-Environment Fit on Job Satisfaction for Working Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 48, 49-57. DOI: 10.3233/JVR-170915
  22. *Schiavone, N., *Szczepanik, D., *Koutras, J., & Pfeiffer, B. (2018). Caregiver strategies to enhance participation in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. OTJR: Occupation, Participation and Health, 38(4), 235-244. DOI: 10.1177/1539449218786713 (PMID: 29991333)
  23. Pfeiffer, B., *Piller, A., *Slugg, L., & Shui, C. (2018). Brief Report: Reliability of the Participation and Sensory Environment Questionnaire: Home Scales. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 48, 2567-2576. DOI: 10.1007/s10803-018-3499-8 (PMID: 29453704)
  24. Pfeiffer, B., May-Benson, T. A., & Bodison, S. C. (2018). Guest editorial – State of the science of sensory integration research with children and youth. American Journal of Occupational Therapy,72(1), 7201170010. DOI: 10.5014/ajot.2018.721003 (PMID: 29280710)
  25. Pfeiffer, B., Frolek- Clark, G., & Arbesman, M. (2018). Effectiveness of cognitive and occupational-based interventions for children with challenges in sensory processing and integration: A systematic review. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 72(1), 7201190020. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2018.028233 (PMID: 29280712)
  26. * Piller, A., Fletcher, T., Pfeiffer, B., Dunlap, K., & Pickens, N. (2019). Construct Validity of the Participation and Sensory Environment Questionnaire–Teacher Version. Assessment for Effective Intervention, 44(3), 212 -224. https://doi.org/10.1177/1534508418758363
  27. Pfeiffer, B., Coster, W., Tucker, C, & *Piller, A. (2017). Development and Content Validity of the Participation and Sensory Environment Questionnaire. Occupational Therapy in Mental Health,  34, 105-121. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/0164212X.2017.1383221 (PMCID: PMC6370330)
  28. Pfeiffer, B., *Braun, K. Kinnealey, M., *Derstine, M., & Polatajko, H.(2017).Environmental Factors Impacting Work Satisfaction and Performance for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 47(1), 1-12. DOI: 10.3233/JVR-170878
  29. Pfeiffer, B., Coster, W., Snethen, G., *Piller, A., *Derstine, M., & Tucker, C. (2017). Caregiver’s perspectives on the impact of the sensory environment and participation in daily activities for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 71, 7104220020p1-7104220028p9. DOI: 10.5014/ajot.2017.021360 (PMCID: PMC5490458)
  30. *Piller, A., Fletcher, T., Pfeiffer, B., Dunlap, K., & Pickens, N. (2017). The reliability of the Participation and Sensory Environment Questionnaire – Teacher Version. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 47, 3561-3549. DOI: 10.1007/s10803-017-3273-3 (PMID: 28856472)
  31. Reynolds, S., Glennon, T., Ausderau, K., Bendixen, R., Miller-Kuhaneck, H., Pfeiffer, B., Watling, R., Wilkinson, K., & Bodison, S. C. (2017). Using a multifaceted approach to working with children who have differences in sensory processing and integration. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 71(2). 7102360010p1–7102360010p10. DOI: 10.5014/ajot.2017.019281 (PMCID: PMC5317393)
  32. Pfeiffer, B., *Piller, A., *Giazzoni-Fialko, T, & *Chainani, A. (2017). Meaningful outcomes for enhancing quality of life for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 41, 90-100. https://doi.org/10.3109/13668250.2016.1197893
  33. *Piller, A., & Pfeiffer, B. (2016). The sensory environment and participation of preschool children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. OTJR: Occupation, Participation and Health, 36, 103-111. DOI: 10.1177/1539449216665116 (PMID: 27618846)
  34. *Zylstra, S. E., & Pfeiffer, B. (2016). Effectiveness of a handwriting intervention with at-risk kindergarteners. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 70(3), 7003220020. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2016.018820 (PMID: 27089293)
  35. Reynolds, S., Miller Kuhaneck, H., & Pfeiffer, B. (2016). Systematic review of the effectiveness of frequency modulation devices in improving academic outcomes in children with auditory processing difficulties. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 70(1), 7001220030. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2016.016832 (PMID: 26709423)
  36. Pfeiffer, B., *Moskowitz, B., *Paoletti, A., Brusilovskiy, E., *Zylstra, S.E., & *Murray, T. (2015). Brief Report-Test of Visual Motor Integration (VMI): An effective outcome measure for handwriting interventions for kindergarten, first-grade, and second-grade students? American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 69, 6904350010. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2015.015826 (PMCID: PMC4482580)
  37. Pfeiffer, B., *Murray, T., *Rai, G., & Bruisilovskiy, E. (2015). Effectiveness of the Size Matters handwriting program. OTJR: Occupation, Participation and Health, 35, 110-119. DOI: 10.1177/1539449215573004 (PMID: 26460474)
  38. Pfeiffer, B., Daly, B. & *Nicholls, E. (2014). Assessing sensory processing problems in children with and without Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Pediatric Physical and Occupational Therapy, Early On-Line 1-12. DOI: 10.3109/01942638.2014.904471 (PMID: 24712841)
  39. Pfeiffer, B., Bruisilovskiy, E., *Bauer, J. & Salzer, M. (2014). Sensory processing, participation, and recovery in adults with severe mental illness. Psychiatric Rehabilitation, 37,289-296. DOI: 10.1037/prj0000099 (PMID: 25496199)
  40. Kinnealey, M., Pfeiffer, B., *Miller, J., *Roan, C., *Shoener, R., & *Ellner, M. (2012). Effect of classroom modification of attention/engagement of students with Autism or dyspraxia. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 66, 511-519. DOI: 10.5014/ajot.2012.004010 (PMID: 22917117)
  41. Pfeiffer, B., Koenig, K., *Sheppard, M., Henderson, L., & Kinnealey, M. (2011). The effectiveness of sensory integration interventions in children with Autism spectrum disorders: A pilot study. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 65, 76-85. DOI: 10.5014/ajot.2011.09205 (PMCID: PMC3708964)
  42. Kliger, D. & Pfeiffer, B. (2011). Engaging students in blended courses through increased technology transparency. Journal of Physical Therapy Education, 25, 11-14. DOI:10.1097/00001416-201110000-00003 https://journals.lww.com/jopte/fulltext/2011/10000/engaging_students_in_blended_courses_through.3.aspx
  43. Pfeiffer, B., *Henry, A., *Miller, S., & *Witherell, S. (2008). The effectiveness of Disco Sit cushions on attention to task in second grade students with attentional difficulties. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 62, 274-281.  DOI: 10.5014/ajot.62.3.274 (PMID: 18557003)
  44. Pfeiffer, B., Kinnealey, M., Reed, C., & Herzberg, G. (2005).  Sensory modulation and affective disorders in children with Asperger Syndrome, American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 59, 335-345. DOI: 10.5014/ajot.59.3.335 (PMID: 15969281)
  45. Pfeiffer, B. & Kinnealey, M. (2003). Treatment of sensory defensive adults. Occupational Therapy International, 10, 175-184. https://doi.org/10.1002/oti.184

Book Chapters

  1. Benevides, T. W. & Pfeiffer, B. (2022). Adapting the environment for improved oral care among children on the Autism Spectrum. In B. Pyatak (Ed.), 50 Studies Every Occupational Therapist Should Know. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
  2. Classen, S. & Pfeiffer, B. (2020). Restoring community mobility and driving. In D. Powers-Foltz Dirette & S. Gutman. (Eds.), Occupational Therapy for Physical Dysfunction (8th ed.) (pp. 657-672). Philadelphia: Williams & Wilkens. 
  3. Classen, S. & Pfeiffer, B. (2020). Driving and community mobility. In K. Matuska (Ed.), Ways of Living (5th ed). (pp. 427-442). Bethesda, MD: AOTA Press. 
  4. Pfeiffer, B. (2019). Sensory integration applications with adults. In A. Bundy & S. Lane (Eds.), Sensory Integration: Theory and Practice (3rd ed.) (pp. 507-512). Philadelphia: F.A. Davis.  
  5. Champagne, T. & Pfeiffer, B. (2019). Sensory Integration approaches with adults with mental health disorders. In A. Bundy & S. Lane (Eds.), Sensory Integration: Theory and Practice (3rd ed.) (pp. 513-530). Philadelphia: F.A. Davis. Philadelphia: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkens. 
  6. Pfeiffer, B. (2018). Adulthood and aging with Autism Spectrum Disorders. In R. Watling & S. L. Spitzer (Eds.),Autism: A Comprehensive Occupational Therapy Approach (4th ed.). Philadelphia: F. A. Davis. 
  7. Pfeiffer, B. & Stein, L. (2016). The impact of the sensory environment on patient care for individuals with autism spectrum disorders. In E. Giarelli, & K. Fisher (Eds.), Integrated health care for people with autism spectrum disorder: Interdisciplinary planning and delivery of care (pp. 69-92). Charles C. Thomas Publishers. 
  8. Pfeiffer, B. (2012). Autistic spectrum disorders. In Weiss, D., Morgan, M.J., & Kinnealey, M. (Eds.), A Practitioners Guide to Clinical Occupational Therapy (2nd ed.) (pp. 61-78). Austin, TX: ProEd.  
  9. Pfeiffer, B. (2004). Pervasive developmental disorders. In M. Kinnealey, D. Weiss, & M. Morgan (Eds.), A practitioner’s guide to clinical occupational therapy (pp. 33-50). San Antonio, TX: PsychCorp. 

Non-peer reviewed journal publications

  1. Pfeiffer, E. & Flolek-Clark, G. (2016). Critically appraised topic: Effect of cognitive interventions to support function and participation for children with sensory processing challenges. American Occupational Therapy Association. http://www.aota.org/practice/children-youth/evidence-based/cat-si-cognitive.aspx 
  2. Baltazar Mori, A., Clippard, H., Pilar Saa, M. & Pfeiffer, B. (2016). A Review of Pediatric Assessment Tools for Sensory Integration. SIS Quarterly Practice Connections, 1(3), 7-9. 
  3. Pfeiffer, B. (2016). Addressing sensory integration for work participation. SIS Quarterly Practice Connections, 1(2), 29-30. 
  4. Pfeiffer, B. (2012). Sensory modulation and anxiety: The chicken or the egg. Sensory Integration Special Interest Newsletter, 35(2), 1-4.  
  5. Pfeiffer, B. (2002, March). The impact of dysfunction in sensory integration on occupations in childhood through adulthood: A case study. Sensory Integration Special Interest Section Quarterly, 25, 1-2.  
  6. Pfeiffer, B. (1996, September/October). Sensory defensiveness in adults. Penn Point, 3.     

Interview, Websites and Other Published Media

  1. Peer Support to Engage People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) in Research (2023). Retrieve from https://sites.temple.edu/reachlabtemple/peer-support-manual/
  2. REACH Lab (Website) (2022). Retrieve from https://sites.temple.edu/reachlabtemple/
  3. Preparing Individuals with IDD for Engagement in Research During Public Health Emergencies and Disasters Research Team (2020). Toolkit for Remote Inclusive Research. Retrieve from https://sites.temple.edu/reachlabtemple/toolkit-for-remote-inclusive-research/
  4. Research Partnerships During Public Health Emergencies. (2021). Fyrework Partnership-Based Research Training. Retrieve from https://www.fyreworkstraining.com/
  5. Transportation and Community Participation for People with Autism (Website) (2021). Retrieve from https://peersupporttraveltraining.weebly.com/
  6. Participation and Sensory Environment Questionnaire (P-SEQ) and Parent Effort Scale (PES) (Website) (2017). Retrieve from https://participationandsensoryenvironment.weebly.com/
  7. Pfeiffer, B. (2008, August). Creating Evidence: Sensory Integration and Children with Autism: Interview for AOTA. Retrieve fromwww.aota.org
  8. Pfeiffer, B. (2008, July 4 & 7). Sensory Processing Disorders: Interview for WHYY Behavioral Health and Sciences. On air: July 4 & 7, 2008