Kimberly R. Banfill

Kimberly R. Banfill serves as Assistant Professor and Academic Fieldwork Coordinator in the Department of Occupational Therapy at Wayne State University's Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences since January 2017, with prior roles as Part-Time Faculty (2011-2016) and Adjunct Instructor (2010). Her clinical practice spans over 15 years across Detroit-area schools and pediatric rehabilitation facilities.

Her educational credentials include:

• Master of Occupational Therapy, Wayne State University (2005)
• Bachelor's in Allied Health Sciences, Wayne State University (2003)
• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (C.O.T.A.), Macomb Community College (1999)

Dr. Banfill's research pioneers sensory-based interventions for trauma-affected children, examining neurological, orthopedic, and psychosocial rehabilitation outcomes in school and clinical settings. Her work bridges sensory processing theory with practical therapeutic applications for vulnerable pediatric populations through evidence-based occupational therapy protocols.

Her scholarly output focuses on pediatric occupational therapy education, notably contributing case studies for national board exam preparation. This reflects her dual expertise in clinical practice and educational methodology, emphasizing complex trauma cases and sensory integration techniques in pediatric rehabilitation training.

As Academic Fieldwork Coordinator, she manages student placements across medical and community settings while teaching core courses including OT6300 (Pediatric Interventions), OT7410 (Pediatrics Special Topics), and Level II Fieldwork sequences. Her administrative role encompasses curriculum development for fieldwork education and supervision of clinical training rotations.

Her clinical partnerships with Building Bridges Therapy and Detroit-area institutions demonstrate active collaboration with multidisciplinary pediatric teams across Southeast Michigan's educational and rehabilitation networks.