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Faculty and Staff

Michele DeBerry, EdD, MS CCC-SLP

Michele DeBerry, EdD, MS CCC-SLP
Clinical Assistant Professor
Director, The Oklahoma Autism Network
Director, The Lee Mitchener Tolbert Center for Developmental Disabilities
(405) 271-2131, ext 47123
michele-deberry@ouhsc.edu

Education:

  • Ed.D. University of Oklahoma
  • MS, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences
  • BS, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences

Service:

Dr. Michele DeBerry is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the College of Allied Health at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. Michele serves as the Director of the Oklahoma Autism Network and the Director of the Lee Mitchener Tolbert Center for Developmental Disabilities.

Michele's core values center around building consensus, fostering belonging, and creating respectful dynamics in all her endeavors. She believes that collaboration and understanding among stakeholders are fundamental to providing the best possible services for individuals with disabilities.

Michele enjoys serving as a resource for various professionals and community members involved in the care and education of individuals with disabilities. From providing guidance and support to parents and caregivers to collaborating with general education and special education teachers, related service providers, school district administrators, and evaluation and eligibility teams, Michele's expertise is a cornerstone in ensuring comprehensive and inclusive support.

Her drive to make a positive impact in the field has led her to actively participate in research, training, and advocacy initiatives to enhance the quality of life for individuals with disabilities. Dr. DeBerry's accomplishments, dedication, and unwavering passion for serving individuals with disabilities have made her an exceptional leader and role model in the field of allied health and special education.

Research Interest:

  • Developmental Disabilities
  • Autism 
  • Assessment and Treatment of Children with Feeding Difficulties
  • Specific Learning Disabilities including Dyslexia
  • Communication Disabilities
  • Inclusion
  • School-based Special Education Services
  • Parent Advocacy and Training
  • Trauma-informed Supports and Interventions

Amber Davis, DSc, MSOT, OTR/L

Amber DavisAmber Davis, DSc, MSOT, OTR/L
Clinical Assistant Professor
Autism Specialist 
(405) 271-2131, ext 6807
amber-davis@ouhsc.edu

Education:

  • DSc, Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 2021
  • MS, Occupational Therapy, Belmont University, Nashville, Tennessee, 2001
  • BS, Biology, Oklahoma Christian University, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 1996
Service:

Amber Davis, DSc, MS, OTR/L is a clinical assistant professor at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center (OUHSC). As an occupational therapist for the past 22 years, Amber has worked in a variety of settings, including home health, acute care, in- and out-patient rehabilitation, and hospice. Prior to joining the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences at OUHSC, she worked in a suburban public school serving students ages 3-21 years with a wide range of disabilities.

As a part of OUHSC’s Lee Mitchener Tolbert Center for Developmental Disabilities and the Oklahoma Autism Network, Amber works to provide information, education, training and support to Oklahomans across the state who have disabilities, as well as families, school staff and community members who support individuals with disabilities. Amber also serves as a clinical instructor in iLeap, OUHSC’s preschool for children with communication delays or autism, collaborating with the Speech-Language Pathology department to incorporate occupational therapy and OT students into the preschool programming. The iLeap program provides the opportunity to mentor students in practical training, inclusion, and interprofessional collaboration.  Additionally, Amber teaches courses on assistive technology and guest lectures throughout the OT curriculum. 

Amber’s areas of interest include autism spectrum disorders, school-based practice, and inclusion of children with disabilities across the school environment, parent advocacy and training, mentorship, dysgraphia, assistive technology, and supporting children with high-intensity needs in the school and community. As both an instructor and an occupational therapist, Amber’s focus is on advocating for the inclusion of all children in all environments, with the supports needed for maximum participation.

Research Interest:

  • Mentorship
  • Autism 
  • Inclusion
  • School-Based Therapy
  • Developmental Disabilities
  • Parent Advocacy & Training
  • Children with High-Intensity Needs
Clinical Interest:
  • School-based occupational therapy
  • Dysgraphia and assistive technology for diverse learners
  • Autism
  • Children with High-Intensity Needs