Gary Petersen

Gary Petersen is an Assistant Professor in the Occupational Therapy program at the College of Health Sciences on the San Marcos, CA campus. With over 12 years of combined clinical and academic experience, he specializes in pediatric care, sensory integration, and transitioning individuals with developmental disabilities to adulthood.

• Doctor of Occupational Therapy (University of Southern California)
• Master of Arts in Occupational Therapy (University of Southern California)
• Bachelor of Arts in English (University of Nebraska–Lincoln)
• PhD in Occupational Therapy (in progress, Nova Southeastern University)

His research focuses on family-centered care, autism, and developmental disabilities, particularly the transition to adulthood for individuals with intellectual and developmental challenges. His clinical expertise spans pediatric interventions in school systems and sensory integration.