Curriculum Vitae Lauren M. Little, Ph.D., OTR/L 3901 Rainbow Blvd., Kansas City, Kansas 66160 913-945-7361 [email protected] Positions Assistant Professor Department of Occupational Therapy School of Health Professions University of Kansas Medical Center Kansas City, KS

July 2013-present

Education May 2012 University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC Ph.D. Division of Occupational Science Dissertation Title: Home and Community Activities: Dimensions and Associations with Patterns of Sensory Response among Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders Dissertation Advisor: Grace T. Baranek University of Illinois, Chicago, IL M.S. Occupational Therapy

July 2008

DePaul University, Chicago, IL B.A. Political Science

June 2004

Research Experience Postdoctoral Research Associate University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC Faculty mentors: Grace T. Baranek and Karen M. Grewen

Aug. 2012 to July 2013

Research Focus: The primary goals of this postdoctoral position included the development of knowledge related to the neurobiological correlates of sensory features and adaptive responses in young children with ASD; increase knowledge related to impact of sensory features on family occupations; improvement in grant writing skills; obtaining pilot funding; and development of quantitative analysis skills. Early Development Project Research Assistant for Drs. Linda Watson, Grace Baranek, and Elizabeth Crais

Aug. 2008 to May 2012

Description: The purpose of this project is to examine the efficacy of a parent-mediated early intervention model aimed at increasing responsivity for very young children at risk for ASD. Responsibilities: Conduct in-home intervention sessions for 6-8 months with parents of children at risk for ASD aged 14-22 months; administer developmental assessments to toddlers at risk for ASD with an interdisciplinary team; database formation and data entry; intervention fidelity training for masters students and coding.

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Sensory Experiences Project Research Assistant for Dr. Grace Baranek

June 2009 to May 2012

Description: The purpose of this project is to explain the development, functional impact, and pathogenesis of unusual sensory experiences in children with autism, with implications for early detection and intervention. Responsibilities: Develop observational measure of sensory seeking, coding, analyzing results with interdisciplinary team to use mixed methods to code and analyze caregiver accommodation data; manuscript preparation.

Sensory Experiences Project ARRA Supplement Grant Research Assistant for Dr. Grace Baranek

June 2009 to May 2012

Description: The purpose of this project is to identify subtypes of children, as defined by specific sensory response patterns and determine the stability of these subtypes longitudinally. Responsibilities: Work with interdisciplinary team to analyze data for confirmatory factor analysis and latent profile transition analysis of sensory questionnaire from large, national sample; manuscript preparation.

Using Parent Report to Identify Infants Who Are at Risk for Autism Spectrum Disorder Research Assistant for Dr. Steve Reznick

Jan. 2010 to May 2012

Description: The purpose of this study is to revise the First Year Inventory parent report screening instrument to extend possible screening age ranges from 9 to 18 months. Responsibilities: Review of ASD and typical development literature; collaborate with multidisciplinary research team to develop and revise screening questions; assist in online survey design and implementation.

First Year Inventory Follow up Study Research Assistant for Dr. Grace Baranek

June 2010 to May 2012

Description: The purpose of this study is to determine the sensitivity and specificity of three parent report, ASD specific screening tools based on diagnostic outcomes in a longitudinal study of a community based cohort of children. Responsibilities: Leadership role in survey and website design; contacting participants and collecting data; analysis of longitudinal parent report data; assisting with IRB modification.

Teaching Experience Division of Speech and Hearing Sciences Instructor SPHS 802: Autism Spectrum Disorders: An Interdisciplinary Seminar

Spring 2010 & Spring 2012

Description: A graduate course for students in speech and hearing sciences, occupational therapy, and education focused on issues related to theories, assessment, and intervention for children with ASD.

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Responsibilities: Developing syllabus and assignments, lecturing, facilitating group discussions, grading and assisting students with the development of final presentations.

Division of Occupational Science Teaching Assistant for Dr. Malcolm Cutchin OCCT 704: Research in Occupational Science and Therapy

Fall 2010

Description: A graduate level course addressing the process of scientific inquiry, the research process, and the issues related to evidence based practice. Responsibilities: Lecturing, grading, and facilitating the development of students’ research proposals. Division of Occupational Science Teaching Assistant for Linn Wakeford, MS, OTR/L OCCT 752: Occupation Centered Practice III: Children

Spring 2008

Description: A graduate level course with a focus on occupational therapy assessment and practice with children that have disabilities or health problems. Responsibilities: Lecturing, grading, and overseeing small group discussions.

Publications Little, L. M., Freuler, A. C., Houser, M. B., Guckian, L., Carbine, K., David, F. J., & Baranek, G. T. (2011). Brief Report—Psychometric validation of the sensory experiences questionnaire. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 65, 1–4. Little, L.M., Ausderau, K., Sideris, J.H., & Baranek, G.T. (in press). Activity Participation among Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. American Journal of Occupational Therapy. Ausderau, K., Sideris, J.H., Furlong, M., Little, L.M., & Baranek, G.T. (in revision). National survey of sensory features of children with ASD: Factor structure of the Sensory Experience Questionnaire (3.0). Little, L.M., Ausderau, K., Freuler, A.C., & Baranek, G.T. (submitted). Caregiver strategies to children’s sensory features. Ausderau, K., Furlong, M., Sideris, J.H., Little, L.M., Bulluck, J., Watson, L.R., Boyd, B.A….Dickie, V. (submitted). Sensory subtypes in children with ASD: Latent profile transition analysis using a national

survey of sensory features. Baranek, G.T., Little, L.M., Parham, D., Ausderau, K., & Sabatos-DeVito, M. (in press). Sensory Development and Disorders in ASD. In Fred Volkmar, F., Paul R., Pelphrey, K., & Rogers, S. (Eds.). Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders 4rd edition. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Presentations Little, L.M., Sideris, J., Ausderau, K., & Baranek, G.T., Home and Community Activities: Dimensions and Associations with Sensory Response Patterns among Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Research Paper presented at American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, San Diego, CA, April 2013.

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Ausderau, K., Sideris, J., Little, L.M., & Baranek, G.T. Sensory Experiences Questionnaire 3.0 Psychometric Properties: Characterizing Sensory Features in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Poster presented at Gatlinburg Conference on Research and Theory in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Annapolis, MD, March 2012. Little, L.M., Ausderau, K., Freuler, A. & Baranek, G.T. Sensory Processing Features and Adaptations for Children with Autism Spectrum and Developmental Disabilities. Paper presentation at the Society for the Study of Occupation Annual Conference, Park City, UT, October 2011. Student panelist. American Occupational Therapy Foundation Research Colloquium and Tea. Translational Research in Occupational Therapy: Understanding Sensory Processing. Philadelphia, PA. March, 2011. Ausderau, K.K., Sideris, J., Little, L.M., & Baranek, G.T. National Survey of Sensory Features in Children with ASD: Factor Structure of the Sensory Experiences Questionnaire. Poster presented at International Meeting for Autism Research, San Diego, CA, May 2011. Little, L.M., Freuler, A., Sideris, J.H., & Baranek, G.T. Sensory Features and Caregiver Accommodations for Children with Autism and Developmental Disorders: A Mixed Method Approach. Poster presented at International Meeting for Autism Research, San Diego, CA, May 2011. Little, L.M., Freuler, A., & Baranek, G.T. Sensory Processing Features and Adaptations for Children with Autism Spectrum and Developmental Disabilities. Poster presented at Gatlinburg Conference on Research and Theory in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, San Antonio, TX, March 2011. Little, L.M., Baranek, G.T., Jackson, D., Wakeford, C.L., & Sabatos-DeVito, M. Reliability and Validity of a Sensory Seeking Scale in the Sensory Processing Assessment. Poster presented at the International Meeting for Autism Research, Philadelphia, PA, May 2010. Watson, L.R., Baranek, G.T., Brown, L.T., Crais, E.R., Reznick, J.S., Wakeford. L., Little, L.M., Boyd, L., & Tashjian, C. Parent-Mediated Intervention for Infants at-Risk for Autism Spectrum Disorders. Poster presented at the International Meeting for Autism Research, Philadelphia, PA, May 2010. Little, L.M., Freuler, A., & Baranek, G.T. Psychometric Validation of the Sensory Experiences Questionnaire. Poster presented at the Gatlinburg Conference on Research and Theory in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, New Orleans, LA, March 2009.

Grants Pilot Grant. North Carolina Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute. Stress Response in Young Children with Autism: The Role of Maternal Responsivity ($1900) (September 2012). Dissertation Research Grant Award. The American Occupational Therapy Foundation ($1600) (Feb. 2012).

Awards Theordore Tjorssem Postdoctoral Award, Gatlinburg Conference on Research and Theory in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (March 2013). Future Faculty Fellowship Program. Center for Faculty Excellence, UNC Chapel Hill (Aug. 2011).

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Zeaman Award, Gatlinburg Conference on Research and Theory in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (March 2008). Interdisciplinary Doctoral Training Grant for Preparing Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Early Childhood Special Educators, and Developmental Psychologists for Leadership Roles in Teaching, Research, and Service Focused on Young Children with Autism and their Families (2008 - 2012). Interdisciplinary Masters Level Grant for Preparing Early Intervention Practitioners (2007).

Service Committee Chair, UNC Chapel Hill Occupational Science Division Professional Development Seminar Series (2012). Committee Member, UNC Chapel Hill Allied Health Research Advisory Committee (2011-2012). Application Reviewer, UNC Chapel Hill Occupational Science Division Application Review Committee (Spring 2012

Licensure North Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy - State License #7284 (OTR/L) (2008-present). National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy #244764 (2008-present).

Certification/Training Sensory Processing Assessment (SPA) (2009). Mullen Scales of Early Learning (MSEL) (2010). Communication and Symbolic Behavior Scales (CSBS) (2010).

Professional Experience Total Rehabilitation, Chapel Hill, NC Occupational Therapist

July 2010 to Aug 2011

Responsibilities: Developmental assessments young children with a variety of developmental and intellectual disabilities; providing occupational therapy intervention for children and their families in the community; collaborating with interdisciplinary team members to plan and implement intervention. Lincoln Park Preschool, Chicago, IL Teacher

Aug. 2004 to May 2006

Responsibilities: Planning and implementing curriculum for young children aged 2-3 years; participating in parent teacher conferences; collaborating with early intervention practitioners to implement adaptations for children with disabilities in the classroom.