Daniel Costalonga
Associate Lecturer
School of Allied Health Science and Practice
Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
I am an Associate Lecturer of Occupational Therapy at the University of Adelaide who has a passion for ensuring evidence-based practice is utilised in service provision. My research interests include early intervention, neurodiversity-affirming practices, and a holistic view on health.
I am a PhD Candidate through The University of South Australia looking at how we can best support Occupational Therapists to be neurodiversity-affirming for children and their families.
Research interests:
- Paediatric and early intervention occupational therapy
- Autism and developmental conditions
- Neurodiversity-affirming research
- Using co-design in research
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Appointments
Date Position Institution name 2023 - ongoing Associate Lecturer University of Adelaide
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Journals
Year Citation 2020 Costalonga, D. A., Crozier, A. J., Stenner, B. J., & Baldock, K. L. (2020). Sport as a Leisure Occupation in Occupational Therapy Literature: A Scoping Review. The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 74(3), 1-10.
I am the course coordinator for the following courses:
- Enabling Change: Children and Families (Third-year Occupational Therapy)
- Advanced Evidence Based Practice (Third-year Occupational Therapy)
- Occupational Perspectives of Health B (Second-year Occupational Therapy)
I have further teaching experience in common allied health courses that focus on psychology and introductory evidence based practice.
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Committee Memberships
Date Role Committee Institution Country 2024 - ongoing Member Common Course Committee The University of Adelaide Australia -
Memberships
Date Role Membership Country 2024 - ongoing Member Occupational Therapy Australia Australia
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