Adrienne Miao

Dr. Adrienne Miao is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences at Appalachian State University. She holds a PhD in Occupational Science and an MS in Occupational Therapy from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and a BA in English from Haverford College. She maintains certifications from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy and the North Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy.

Research Focus: Dr. Miao's work centers on pediatric health, disability measurement, and family-centered occupational therapy. Key areas include:

• Development of pediatric occupations
• Occupation-based interventions for children with disabilities
• Disability data collection methodologies
• Scholarship of teaching and learning in healthcare education

Teaching: She instructs core occupational therapy courses including foundational practice, life-course development, pediatric interventions, and scholarly inquiry.

Clinical Expertise: Her background includes developmental assessments and strategies to improve educational accessibility for children with complex needs.