Gustavo Reinoso

Gustavo Reinoso, PhD, OTR/L, serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Clinical Occupational Therapy at the University of Southern California (USC) and an Associate Professor in the Occupational Therapy Department at Drake University. With over 25 years of clinical and academic experience, he specializes in sensory integration, autism, and pediatric disability assessment. He co-developed the SOSI-M and COP-R standardized assessments, widely used in evaluating sensory processing and proprioception. His research focuses on clinical observation methodologies, functional disability measurement, and cross-cultural applications of occupational therapy interventions.

Education:

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Occupational Therapy, Nova Southeastern University (2005)

Research Interests:

• Sensory integration and processing
• Autism spectrum disorders
• Proprioceptive dysfunction assessment
• Development of clinical evaluation tools
• Disability studies and functional performance

Professional Contributions: Dr. Reinoso contributes to the USC Chan Sensory Integration Continuing Education Certificate Program, providing global education on sensory processing interventions. His work spans North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America, emphasizing culturally responsive clinical practices. He has authored/co-authored peer-reviewed studies on pediatric assessment validity and sensory-motor performance evaluation.

Labs/Teams: Active in the USC Chan Division’s interdisciplinary teams focusing on sensory integration research and education.