Autumn Servera

Position:

Assistant Professor

Pronouns:

She/her

Location:

Health Professions Building 265C

Phone:

(540) 542-6237

Email: autumn.servera@5dexam.com

Educational History:

OTD, Shenandoah University; M.S., Occupational Therapy, Shenandoah University; B.S., Psychology, Shenandoah University; Certificate in Spanish Interpreting, Shenandoah University

Fields of Expertise:

• Pediatrics (Settings: Inpatient Rehabilitation, Acute Care, Outpatient; Conditions: Acquired Brain Disorders, Spinal Cord Disorders, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, complex medical needs including Tracheostomies/Ventilators, Functional Neurologic Disorder)
• Neurological rehabilitation

Professional Highlights:

Dr. Servera’s clinical background is primarily in pediatrics, with more than a decade practicing in the hospital setting (inpatient rehabilitation, acute care, and outpatient rehabilitation). Her passion is teaching and clinical practice with the pediatric neurological population. Dr. Servera is a proud alumna of Shenandoah University.

Presentations:

• “Collaborative Community Partnerships: Experiential Learning for Occupational Therapy Students with the Houseless Population”; Poster Presentation, AOTA Inspire National Conference 2025
• “Predictive Factors of State Licensure Board Disciplinary Actions in Occupational Therapy”; Primary Speaker, MOTA Conference 2024
• “Team Teaching: The Good, the Bad and the Collab”; Poster Presentation, Conference on Higher Education Pedagogy 2024
• “Enhancing Inpatient Rehabilitation for Pediatric Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI) Using Child-Centered Education and Interventions”; Primary Speaker, AOTA Inspire National Conference 2023
• Randall Children’s Hospital-Inpatient Rehabilitation Program Reflex Neurovascular Dystrophy Inpatient Program; Oregon Pediatric Therapist Special Interest Group, 2014
• The Effect of Sensory Stories on a Community-Based Activity in Children with ASD; Virginia Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference 2010

Research:

• Martin, D., Fuller, H., Collins, M., Courtright, V., Joshi, M., Hubbard, K., Kretzer, F., Lantzy, C., Ragsdale, S., Servera, A., & Shanholtz, C. (2024). Predictive Factors of State Licensure Board Disciplinary Actions in Occupational Therapy. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 78(6), 7806205070. http://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2024.050702
• Sensory Processing and Parenthood (faculty mentor, 2024-2025)
• Adaptive Technology and Sexual Intimacy (faculty mentor, 2023-2024)
• The Lived Experience of Occupational Therapists Practicing In The COVID-19 Global Pandemic; Post-Professional OTD Capstone (2021)

Personal Quote:

“Occupational therapy is where science, creativity and compassion collide.” Jessica Kensky, 2016 AOTA Welcome Ceremony Keynote Speech

Personal Highlights:

Spending time with family, hiking and exploring the great outdoors, national parks, and international travel.