Beth Pfeiffer

Beth Pfeiffer serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences within Temple University's College of Public Health, where she teaches doctoral occupational therapy courses and mentors research for entry-level and post-professional students.

Her academic credentials include:

• PhD in Occupational Therapy from Nova Southeastern University
• MS in Occupational Therapy from Temple University
• BA in Psychology/Special Education from Arcadia University

Dr. Pfeiffer's research centers on person-environment interactions across the lifespan, with specialized focus on autism spectrum disorders and mental health conditions. Her work investigates community participation barriers, environmental adaptations for sensory processing differences, and mobility solutions for neurodiverse populations, directly informing clinical practice through her maintained pediatric specialization.

Analysis of her recent publications reveals a cohesive research trajectory examining transportation accessibility and community integration for individuals with developmental disabilities. Her studies consistently address environmental barriers, measurement tool development, and pandemic-related disruptions to community engagement, establishing significant contributions to occupational therapy frameworks for inclusive community participation.

She actively mentors doctoral students through capstone projects addressing real-world challenges in accessibility and community integration, while her clinical practice in pediatrics provides essential grounding for her academic work and student supervision.