Janet Gunter

Janet Gunter is an Associate Professor of Clinical Occupational Therapy and Director of the Graduate Certificate Program in Sensory Processing and Sensory Integration at the University of Southern California's Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy. She also serves as Director of Clinical Operations at Therapy West, Inc., overseeing three clinical sites and supervising administrative and therapeutic staff. Her expertise spans pediatric occupational therapy, specializing in Autism Spectrum Disorders, neuromotor disorders, and feeding challenges. She holds a BS (1994), MA (1995), and OTD (2010) in Occupational Therapy from USC.

Education:

• Doctorate of Occupational Therapy (OTD), 2010, USC
• Master of Arts in Occupational Therapy, 1995, USC
• Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy, 1994, USC

Research Interests:

• Sensory integration theory and intervention
• Autism Spectrum and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
• Early intervention programs for developmental disabilities
• Role of sensory-enriched environments in child development

Publications highlight her work on group-based interventions like the Therapy West Integrated Specialized Play Program (TWISPP) and studies evaluating interdisciplinary early intervention programs. Her 2016 study demonstrated significant improvements in developmental outcomes for children with sensory processing difficulties. Though no formal awards are listed, her leadership roles reflect recognition of her contributions.

Advising and Grants: No specific advisees or grant details are mentioned, but her clinical leadership at Therapy West and academic roles imply active involvement in program development and supervision.

Labs/Teams: Leads clinical operations at Therapy West, Inc., and directs USC's sensory integration certificate program.