PUBLICATIONS

Peer Reviewed Articles

  1. Bevans Katherine B., Hallock Taye M., Piller Aimee, Pfeiffer Beth (2022). Psychometric Evaluation of the Parent Effort Scale. Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences. Vol. 3.  https://doi.org/10.3389/fresc.2022.780302
  2. Pfeiffer, B., Brusilovskiy, E., Hallock, T., Salzer, M., Pomponio 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. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-021-05054-0 
  3. 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 
  4. Bevans, K., Piller, A., & Pfeiffer, B. (2020). Psychometric evaluation of the Participation and Sensory Environment Questionnaire: Home Scales (PSEQ-H). American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 74, 7403205050p1-7403205050p9. doi: 10.5014/ajot.2020.036509. 
  5. 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. 10.5014/ajot.2019.037226 
  6. 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. https://doi.org/10.1177/0308022619883486 
  7. Pfeiffer, B., Duker, L., Murphy & Shiu, C. (2019). Effectiveness of noise-attenuating headphones on physiological responses for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Frontiers in Integrative Neuroscience, 13(65), doi: 10.3389/fnint.2019.00065 
  8. 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 
  9. 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. 
  10. 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. https://doi.org: 10.1080/01942638.2018.1496963 
  11. 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. 
  12. Schiavone, N., Szczepanik, D., Koutras, J., Pfeiffer, B. & Slugg, L. (2018). Caregiver strategies to enhance participation in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. OTJR: Occupation, Participation and Health, 38(4), 235-244.  
  13. 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.  
  14. 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. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2018.721003 
  15. 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 
  16. Piller, A., Fletcher, T., Pfeiffer, B., Dunlap, K., & Pickens, N. (2018). Construct validity of the Participation and Sensory Environment Questionnaire – Teacher Version. Assessment of Effective Intervention. Early On-Line. https://doi.org/10.1177/1534508418758363 
  17. 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. Advanced online publication: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/0164212X.2017.1383221 
  18. 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. 
  19. 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(4), 7104220020p1-7104220028p9. doi: 10.5014/ajot.2017.021360 
  20. 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. 
  21. 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 
  22. 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.  
  23. 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. 
  24. 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 
  25. 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 
  26. 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 
  27. Pfeiffer, B., Murray, T., Rai, G., & Bruisilovskiy, E. (2015). Effectiveness of the Size Matters handwriting program.OTJR: Occupation, Participation and Health, 35, 110-119. 
  28. 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 
  29. 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 
  30. 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.  
  31. 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.  
  32. Kliger, D. & Pfeiffer, B. (2011). Engaging students in blended courses through increased technology transparency.Journal of Physical Therapy Education, 25, 11-14. 
  33. 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.  
  34. 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.  
  35. Pfeiffer, B. & Kinnealey, M. (2003). Treatment of sensory defensive adults. Occupational Therapy International, 10, 175-184.  

Book Chapters

  1. 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. 
  2. 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. 
  3. 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.  
  4. 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. 
  5. 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. 
  6. 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. 
  7. 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.  
  8. 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.