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College of Health, Human Services & Nursing                                       
Department of Occupational Therapy
Lecturer

310-243-2726
pbriceno@csudh.edu

EDUCATION

Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD)
University of Southern California

Master of Arts, Gerontology
University of Southern California

Master of Arts, Occupational Therapy
University of Southern California

Bachelor of Science, Occupational Therapy
University of Southern California

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
University of Southern California

BIO

Dr. Patricia (Pattie) Briceño, OTD, OTR/L, ATP, is an occupational therapist and certified Assistive Technology Professional with extensive experience in clinical practice and higher education. She serves as Adjunct Faculty in the Department of Occupational Therapy at ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉú, Dominguez Hills, where she teaches OTR 569: Adaptive and Assistive Technology and OTR 785: OT Professional Seminar. Her teaching emphasizes the legal, clinical, and practical applications of assistive technology to enhance occupational performance and support individuals with diverse needs.

In addition to her academic role, Dr. Briceño is the District Assistive Technology Specialist and District Occupational Therapist for the Lawndale Elementary School District. She provides leadership in assistive technology implementation, trains educators, collaborates with IEP/504 teams, and delivers occupational therapy services to students from preschool through middle school. Her work focuses on accessibility, inclusive learning environments, and interdisciplinary collaboration to promote student growth and curriculum access.

CREDENTIALS & LICENSURE

• Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR), Certification #222620

• Licensed Occupational Therapist, State of California, License #9287

• RESNA Certified Assistive Technology Professional (ATP), ID #91092

• Executive Certificate in Home Modification – National Resource Center on Supportive Housing and Home Modification (USC)

• Assistive Technology Certificate (Assessment & Curriculum Access in K–12 Settings) – University of Massachusetts Global

• Advanced Professional Development for Assistive Technology Applications (ATACP) – CSUN Tseng College

• CA-LEND Interdisciplinary Training Program Fellow – CHLA/USC

• USC Chan Sensory Integration Continuing Education Certification #4153

• WPS/USC Sensory Integration Certification #3917

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Lawndale Elementary School District
District Assistive Technology Specialist

• Provide district-wide leadership in selection, implementation, and management of assistive technology

• Train and coach educators on best practices for assistive technology integration

• Collaborate with IEP/504 teams to ensure appropriate technology accommodations

• Support inclusive classroom environments through adaptive technology solutions

District Occupational Therapist

• Provide occupational therapy services to students from preschool through middle school

• Conduct assessments, interventions, and collaborative planning with educators and families

• Support curriculum access and promote student growth and development

INVITED PRESENTATIONS

• University-level instruction of OTR 569: Adaptive and Assistive Technology and OTR 785: OT Professional Seminar, focusing on clinical, legal, and practical applications of assistive technology.

• District-wide professional development trainings for educators and IEP/504 teams on assistive technology assessment, implementation, and curriculum access strategies.

• Ongoing educator coaching and interdisciplinary collaboration to support inclusive and accessible learning environments.