Kelly Auld-Wright

Dr. Kelly Auld-Wright is an Assistant Professor at the School of Health Sciences, Keck Graduate Institute (KGI), joining in July 2023. Her expertise spans Occupational Therapy, particularly in pediatric and school-based settings, with a focus on Autism, Sensory Integration, and Developmental Differences. She holds an OT Masters from the University of Southern California (2007) and an OT Doctorate from Thomas Jefferson University (2018).

Her research centers on validating sensory integration assessments, including the Evaluation of Ayres Sensory Integration (EASI). She is a research associate and instructor for the Collaborative for Leadership in Ayres Sensory Integration (CLASI), teaching nationally and internationally. She co-leads the American Occupational Therapy Association’s Sensory Integration and Processing Special Interest Section.

Her clinical experience includes early intervention, school settings, and clinic-based practice. She is certified in Ayres Sensory Integration (CASI) and has advanced neuroscience training. Personal interests include family time and outdoor activities.