PhD, New York University, New York, NY
MSOT, Gannon University, Erie, PA
BS, Gannon University, Erie, PA
Amanda Gahlot, PhD, OTR/L, BCPR
Assistant Professor
Contact Information
4201 Henry Avenue
Ronson Science & Health, R225
Philadelphia, PA 19144
Assistant Professor
Education
Publications
- Discriminant Validity of the Electronic Activity Card Sort (ACS3) Among Adults With Traumatic Brain Injury and Multiple Sclerosis
- Examining Leisure Re-Engagement and Its Relationship With Self-Regulation After Traumatic Brain Injury: A Cross-Sectional Study
- Feasibility of a Self-directed Upper Extremity Training Program to Promote Actual Arm Use for Individuals Living in the Community With Chronic Stroke
- Clinician and patient experiences with shared decision-making to promote daily arm use for individuals with chronic stroke: an exploratory qualitative study
- Protocol for a remote home-based upper extremity self-training program for community-dwelling individuals after stroke
Certifications
- Board Certification in Physical Rehabilitation (BCPR) – American Occupational Therapy Association
- National Board for the Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
- Licensed Occupational Therapist: Pennsylvania
Professional Societies
- Member, American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine (ACRM)
- Member, American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
- Member, World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT)
Research & Clinical Interests
- Occupational engagement and rehabilitation in persons with acquired brain injury
- Examining the role resiliency plays in enhancing participation after acquired brain injury
- Recovery after stroke using self-directed training and shared decision-making
- Culturally sensitive mentorship in Occupational Therapy education
Awards & Honors
- School Banner Bearer – New York University Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development (2025)
- Everyday Hero Award for exceptional service– National Rehabilitation Hospital (2016)