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About Megan C. Chang

Associate Professor Megan Chang earned her Ph.D. in Occupational Science, M.S. in Applied Biostatistics and Epidemiology, and M.A. in Occupational Therapy from the University of Southern California, and B.S. in Occupational Therapy from the National Cheng Kung University in Taiwan. She completed a clinical training program and received certification in the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS). Her research interests include using psychophysiological approaches to study sensory processing, emotion, and cognition as well as examining psychosocial and physiological risk factors associated with health-related behaviors and occupations in various populations. She has clinical experience in a variety of settings including her most recent work in the fields of physical dysfunction and pediatrics. She is a Statistical Analysis Software (SAS) programmer and has worked several years as a biostatistician and data manager. Inspired by her previous mentors, she is passionate about teaching future therapists not only to improve their skills but also to actively engage in research activities in order to collaboratively strengthen the knowledge base of Occupational Therapy.

Positions

2018 - Present Associate Professor, San Jose State University Occupational Therapy
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2012 - 2018 Assistant Professor, San Jose State University Occupational Therapy
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Disciplines


Grants

2020 - Present The Effect of Integrated Group Exercise on Physiological Function with Enhanced Quality of Life in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
SJSU
Multidisciplinary Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activities Stimulus Grant
Role: Co-Principal Investigator
2019 - 2021 Examining Relationships among Sensory Processing Patterns, Stress, and Sleep Quality of Parents of Children with Developmental Disabilities.
SJSU
Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activities (RSCA), Central RSCA
Role: Principal Investigator
2017 An integrative review of university-community partnerships to develop and implement multidisciplinary wellness programming for seniors in subsidized housing facilities.
SJSU
Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activities (RSCA), CASA Infusion Grant, (one course release)
Role: Co -Principal Investigator
2015 Effectiveness of mindfulness strategies on occupational engagement among OT graduate students
California Foundation for Occupational Therapy
California Foundation for Occupational Therapy (CFOT), Research Grants,
Role: Principal Investigator
$2,000
2014 - 2015 Multidisciplinary Healthy Aging and Wellness Programs for city of San Jose
City of San Jose, Department of Parks, Recreation, and Neighborhood Services
Role: Co-Investigator
$25,746
2014 - 2015 When Stress Meets Mindfulness: Linking psychophysiology in everyday life among graduate students
SJSU
Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activities (RSCA), University Grant
Role: Principal Investigator
2013 - 2014 Multidisciplinary Healthy Aging and Wellness in Senior Housing: A Training and Evaluation Project
MidPen Resident Services Corp.
Role: Co-Principal Investigator
Colleague(s): Sadhna Diwan
$12,000
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Courses

  • OCTH 213 Professional Development I
  • OCTH 126. Communication and Occupational Adaptation (hybrid)
  • OCTH 130. Evaluation in Occupational Therapy (hybrid)
  • OCTH 216. Evaluation in Occupational Therapy (hybrid)
  • OCTH 212. Occupations through the Lifespan (hybrid, online)
  • OCTH 295A/OCTH 245. Introduction to Research Methods (hybrid, online)
  • OCTH 295A. Introduction to Research Methodology (online- distance master program)
  • OCTH 295B/OCTH 295. Advanced Research Methods in Occupational Therapy (hybrid, online)
  • OCTH 275. Evidence-Based Practice in Occupational Therapy (hybrid, online)

Education

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B.S. in Occupational Therapy, National Cheng Kung University ‐ Department of Occupational Therapy
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M.A. in Occupational Therapy, University of Southern California ‐ Division of Occupational Science and Therapy
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M.S. in Applied Biostatistics and Epidemiology, University of Southern California ‐ Division of Biostatistics, Department of Preventative Medicine
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Ph.D. in Occupational Science, University of Southern California ‐ Division of Occupational Science and Therapy
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Postdoctoral scholar in Psychophysiology, University of California, Los Angeles ‐ Gail and Gerald Oppenheimer Family Center for Neurobiology of Stress and Resilience
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Publications (18)

Oral Presentations (13)