Laura Greiss Hess

Laura Greiss Hess is a Full-Time Associate Professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy at Dominican University of California's School of Health and Natural Sciences. With over 22 years of experience in occupational therapy and special education, she specializes in neurodevelopmental disorders and assistive technology applications. Her career spans clinical work at the UC Davis MIND Institute and academic contributions through research and presentations.

• PhD in Education (Learning and Mind Sciences) - UC Davis
• MS in Occupational Therapy - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
• BS in Special Education/Human Development - Vanderbilt University

Laura's research focuses on sensory processing, assistive technology, and interprofessional collaboration in school-based occupational therapy. She has contributed to studies on fragile X syndrome, autism spectrum disorders, and pediatric stroke outcomes, emphasizing family and contextual factors in therapeutic interventions.

Her recent publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches to assistive technology and outcomes toolkits for pediatric hemorrhagic stroke. These works demonstrate her commitment to integrating clinical practice with technological innovation and collaborative methodologies.

• La Vida Dominican Scholarly Works Fellow

Laura has served as a keynote speaker at national and international conferences, focusing on interprofessional collaboration, assistive technology, and strategies to engage all learners. She actively contributes to pediatric stroke research through multidisciplinary team development and outcomes assessment.