Linsey Grunes

Linsey Grunes is an **Associate Professor of Clinical Occupational Therapy** at the University of Southern California (USC). She holds a clinical doctorate (OTD) and master’s degree from USC, and her work focuses on pediatric occupational therapy, sensory integration, and family engagement. She teaches foundational pediatric practice, school-based interventions, and leads research in the *Sensory Integration, Engagement and Family Life Initiative* at USC Chan.

**Education**: B.S., M.S., and OTD from University of Southern California.

**Research Interests**: Her clinical expertise spans pediatric mental health, perinatal mental health, and program evaluation for social skills interventions. She emphasizes community engagement strategies for children and families.

**Advising & Grants**: Mentors clinicians and coordinates fieldwork placements. Her doctoral work evaluated group social skills programs. No specific grants or awards are listed.

**Affiliations**: Part of the *USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy*, located at CHP 222L.