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, neurodiverse affirming practices, and a holistic view on health.

Research interests:

  • Paediatric and early intervention occupational therapy
  • Autism and developmental conditions
  • Neurodiverse affirming research
  • Appointments

    Date Position Institution name
    2023 - ongoing Associate Lecturer University of Adelaide
  • 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.
    DOI

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.

  • Committee Memberships

    Date Role Committee Institution Country
    2024 - ongoing Member Common Course Committee The University of Adelaide Australia
  • Position: Associate Lecturer
  • Email: daniel.costalonga@adelaide.edu.au
  • Campus: North Terrace
  • Building: Engineering and Maths. Sciences, floor Fourth Floor
  • Room: 418
  • Org Unit: Occupational Therapy

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