Supawadee Lee

Dr. Lee is a tenured associate professor in the Occupational Therapy (OT) Department within the College of Health Professions at Pace University, Pleasantville campus. She assumed the role of founding program director upon joining Pace in 2017 and played a pivotal role in establishing the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program (MSOT), the first blended (hybrid) weekday OT program in New York, successfully launched in Fall 2019.

Before joining Pace, Dr. Lee contributed to OT programs at various levels in both traditional and blended formats, including BS/MS, MA, OTD, and PhD, for over twenty years. Throughout her academic career, Dr. Lee has taken on various leadership roles. She served as Program Director and Chairperson for a BS/MS OT program and as Founding Program Director and Chairperson for the MSOT program. Additionally, she held the position of Director of Education Elective Track in a blended Post-professional OTD Program. Dr. Lee served as an exam item writer for the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. (NBCOT®) for seven years.

Dr. Lee earned her Bachelor of Science in OT from Chiang Mai University and a Master of Science in Anatomy from Mahidol University, Thailand. She furthered her education with a Master of Arts in Advanced Occupational Therapy in Developmental Disabilities/Pediatrics and a PhD in Advanced Occupational Therapy, both from New York University.

Dr. Lee is a licensed occupational therapist in New York and New Jersey, holding certifications in Ergonomics Assessment Specialist and Sensory Integration. Her research interests include visual perception, the use of mobile technology in OT, and OT education. Her research studies have been published in peer-reviewed journals, and she has presented her work at state, national, and international professional conferences.

PhD, Advanced Occupational Therapy
New York University

MA, Advanced Occupational Therapy in Developmental Disabilities/Pediatrics
New York University

MS, Anatomy
Mahidol University

BS, Occupational Therapy
Chiang Mai University

• Credentialed Leader in Academia, American Occupational Therapy Association Academic Leadership Institute (2020)
• Technology Grant for Instructional Innovation, Pace University (2020)
• Scholarly Research Grant, Pace University (2018)
• Kenan Award, Pace University (2017)
• Faculty Development Funds, Long Island University (2014)
• Faculty Development Funds, Long Island University (2013)
• Faculty Development Funds, Long Island University (2012)
• President's Award for Excellence in Educational Technology, Gannon University (2006)
• Faculty Development Program Grant in Educational Technology, Gannon University (2005)
• Visiting Professorship, New York University (2002)
• Teaching Assistantship, New York University (2000)
• Teaching Assistantship, New York University (1999)
• Royal Government Scholarship, Thailand (1996)
• Scientific Presentation Award, Anatomy Association of Thailand (1993)
• University Development Corporation Scholarship, Thailand (1991)

• Implementation of 3D Printing Technology in Fabricating Orthoses in Occupational Therapy. Lee, S. 2020. Technology Grant for Instructional Innovation, Pace University. Funded.
• Mobile Applications for Promoting and Evaluating Visual Perceptual Skills in Preschool Children With Special Needs. Lee, S. C. 2018–2019. Pace University. Funded.
• Childhood Lupus Aquatics Program: CLAP. Lee, S. C. & Foo, W. Health and Wellness Institute: Long Island University, Other. Funded.
• The Developmental Enhancement, Monitoring and Screening Program for Families at Risk: The DEMS program. Lee, S. C., Coffin, D., Gropack, S. & Ronan, M. Health and Wellness Institute: Long Island University. Funded.
• A Comparison of Computer-based and Therapeutic Practice Interventions on Improving Visual Motor Abilities of Preschoolers with Autism. Lee, S. C. Long Island University. Funded.
• Pediatric Occupational Therapy Virtual Lab. Lee, S. Gannon University. Funded.
• The Effect of Computer-based Intervention and Traditional Individual Intervention On Enhancing Visual Perception of Children with Developmental Disabilities. Lee, S. C. Gannon University. Funded.
• Play Development in Typical Children and Children With Mental Retardation. Lee, S. C. Chiang Mai University. Funded.
• The Effectiveness of Occupational Therapy Program in Improving Social Skills of Children with Autism. Lee, S. C. Chiang Mai University. Funded.

• Ergonomics Assessment Specialist (EAS)
• Remote Ergonomics Assessment Specialist (REAS)
• University of Southern California and Western Psychological Services (USC/WPS), Sensory Integration Certification
• National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, NBCOT Certification
• State of New Jersey, Occupational Therapy License
• New York State, Occupational Therapy License

• Westchester Scholarly Research Committee, committee member

• American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA): The Academic Education Special Interest Section (AESIS) New Educator Mentorship Program, mentor

• Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA)
• World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT)
• Alpha Eta Society, National Honor Society for the Allied Health Professions
• New York State Occupational Therapy Association (NYSOTA)
• American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)

• Occupational Therapy as a Career Path. Lee, S. (2023). Student Physical and Occupational Therapy Society, University of Tampa.
• Computer-based and Traditional Occupational Therapy Interventions for Improving Children’s Visual-motor Abilities. Lee, S. (2022). Future of Pace: Interdisciplinary Online Conference. Pace University
• Using Experiential Learning to Teach Ergonomics in OT Curriculum. Lee, S. (2022). The 2022 New York State Occupational Therapy Association (NYSOTA) Annual Conference. New York State Occupational Therapy Association
• Mobile Application Reviews and Development for Enhancing Visual Perceptual Skills in Children. Lee, S. (2021). The 2021 New York State Occupational Therapy Association (NYSOTA) Annual Conference. New York State Occupational Therapy Association
• Pediatric OTs' Experience in Using Mobile Applications in Practice. Lee, S. (2020). AOTA’s 2020 Virtual Conference Series | Ideas and Connections. Redefined. American Occupational Therapy Association
  
  Mobile Applications for Promoting Visual Perceptual Skills: A Systematic Review. Lee, S. C. (2018). RESNA's 2018 Annual Conference. Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA)
• Learning and Study Strategies Inventory (LASSI) and Academic Performance of Occupational Therapy Students. Lee, S. C. (2018). 2018 AOTA Annual Conference & Expo. American Occupational Therapy Association
• Sensory Processing Abilities and Activities of Daily Living Skills in Preschoolers with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Lee, S. C. (2018). 2018 AOTA Annual Conference & Expo. American Occupational Therapy Association
• Effects of Sensorimotor Activities on Sensory Processing Abilities in Children. Lee, S. C. (2017). The NJOTA’s 2017 Annual Conference. New Jersey Occupational Therapy Association
  
  Adaptive Equipment in Occupational Therapy. Lee, S. C. (2015). Summer Honor Institute. Long Island University
• The Effect of a Community-based Program on the Development of At-risk Preschoolers. Lee, S. C. (2015). The 95th AOTA Annual Conference & Expo. American Occupational Therapy Association
  
  Childhood Lupus Aquatic Program (CLAP). Lee, S. C. (2014). The 16th International Congress of the World Federation of Occupational Therapists. World Federation of Occupational Therapists
  
  The Developmental Enhancement, Monitoring, and Screening Program for Families at Risk (the DEMS Program). Lee, S. C. (2014). The 16th International Congress of the World Federation of Occupational Therapists. World Federation of Occupational Therapists
• Introduction to the Profession of Occupational Therapy for Health Science Students. Lee, S. C. (2013). Long Island University
• Enhancing Children’s Handwriting and Visual Perceptual Skills Using iPad Applications in Occupational Therapy Practice. Lee, S. C. (2013). The 7th International Convention on Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology. Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology
• Creating and Using Rubrics on Blackboard. Lee, S. C. (2013). Long Island University
• Introduction to the Profession of Occupational Therapy for Health Science Students. Lee, S. C. (2012). Long Island University
• Constructing Effective Multiple Choice Test Items. Lee, S. C. (2012). Long Island University
• Computer-based Visual Perceptual Intervention and Preschool Children with Autism. Lee, S. C. (2012). The Pacific Rim Special Education Research Consortium Conference. Santa Barbara, CA.
• Principles of Sensory Integration Theory and Practice. Lee, S. C. (2010). NYSOTA Conference. New York Occupational Therapy Association
• Understanding Autism: Neurological Perspectives and Issues Related to Occupational Therapy. Lee, S. C. (2010). NYSOTA Conference. New York Occupational Therapy Association
• Incorporating Computer-Based Program in OT Intervention for Children with Visual Perceptual Deficits and Children with Handwriting Difficulties. Lee, S. C. (2010). The 90th AOTA Annual Conference & Expo. American Occupational Therapy Association.
• The Effect of a Computer-Based Intervention Program on Visual Perceptual Skills of Preschool Children With Autism. Lee, S. C. (2010). The 90th AOTA Annual Conference & Expo. American Occupational Therapy Association
• Effect of Labeling and Distinctive Features of Objects on Recognition and Categorization of Preschoolers With Developmental Disabilities. Lee, S. C. (2009). The 89th AOTA Annual Conference & Expo. American Occupational Therapy Association.
• The Association Between Visual Perception And Handwriting Abilities In Children With And Without Handwriting Difficulties In Grades 1–3. Lee, S. C. (2009). The 89th AOTA Annual Conference & Expo. American Occupational Therapy Association
• Play Assessment in Preschool Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders, The Network of Autism Training and Technical Assistance Programs. Lee, S. C. (2007). The NATTAP Conference. The Network of Autism Training and Technical Assistance Programs
• Reliability and Validity of the Preschool Play Scale (Revised) with Preschool Children with Autism. Lee, S. C. (2007). The 87th AOTA Annual Conference & Expo. American Occupational Therapy Association
• Chaining Techniques and Dressing Skills of Children with Moderate Mental Retardation. Lee, S. C. (2006). The 86th AOTA Annual Conference & Expo. American Occupational Therapy Association
• Addressing Sensory Issues in Children. Lee, S. C. (2001). OT Annual Conference. Chiang Mai University and Occupational Therapy Association of Thailand
• The Effectiveness of Verbal Labeling and Highlighting of the Distinctive Features of Objects for Enhancing Visual Discrimination of Preschoolers with Developmental Disabilities. Lee, S. C. (1998). New York University
• Children’s Development: 0–5 years and Developmental Screening. Lee, S. C. (1996). Chiang Mai University
• Children’s Development: 0–5 years and Developmental Screening. Lee, S. C. (1995). Chiang Mai University
• Children’s Development: 0–5 years and Developmental Screening. Lee, S. C. (1994). Chiang Mai University
• Microvasculature of Dorsal Root Ganglia in the Common Tree Shrew (Tupaia Glis). Lee, S. C. (1993). Anatomy Annual Conference. Anatomy Association of Thailand

• Effectiveness of an enrichment program for young children enrolled in head start programs. Lee, S. (2023). Vol 16 (Issue 3), pages 252–261.
• Comparison of Computer-Based and Therapeutic Activity Interventions for Improving Visual Motor Abilities of Preschoolers with Autism: A Randomized Control Study. Lee, S. (2022). Vol 10 (Issue 2), pages 1–11.
• Occupational Disruptions Among Health Professional Faculty During COVID-19 Pandemic. Lee, S., Awan, M., Chaudhary, U. & John, P. (2022). Vol 10 (Issue 3), pages 1–9.
• Occupational Disruptions Among Health Professional Graduate Students During COVID-19 Pandemic. Lee, S., Blushi, B., Dimaculangan, J., Keshishian, A. & Segovia, M. (2022). Vol 10 (Issue 3), pages 1–8.
• Visual perceptual skills as predictors of handwriting skills of children grades 1–3. Lee, S. (2022). Vol 15 (Issue 3), pages 265–273.
• Enhancing Professionalism Among OT Students: The Culture of Professionalism. Reiter, K. L., Helgeson, L. & Lee, S. C. (2018). Journal of Occupational Therapy Education. Vol 2 (Issue 3), pages 1–15.
• Mobile applications for promoting visual perceptual skills: A systematic review. Lee, S., Zhang, Z. & Rodriguez, A. (2018).
• The effect of a community-based program on the development of at-risk preschoolers. Lee, S. C. (2015). Vol 69
• Addressing children's handwriting and visual perceptual difficulties using iPad applications in occupational therapy practice. Lee, S. C. (2013). Vol 1
• The effect of computer-based intervention on enhancing visual perception of preschool children with autism: A single subject design study. Lee, S. C., Grey, C., Gurfinkel, M., Leb, O., Stern, V. & Sytner, G. (2013). Journal of Occupational Therapy, Schools, & Early Intervention. Vol 6, pages 31–43.
• Inter-rater reliability and concurrent validity of the preschool play scale with preschool children with autism spectrum disorders. Lee, S. C. & Hinojosa, J. (2010). Journal of Occupational Therapy, Schools, & Early Intervention. Vol 3 (Issue 2), pages 154–167.
• The Effect of Chaining Techniques on Dressing Skills of Children with Moderate Mental Retardation: A Single-Subject Design Study. Lee, S. C., Muccio, B. E. & Osborne, N. L. (2009). Journal of Occupational Therapy, Schools, & Early Intervention. Vol 2 (Issue 3) , pages 178–192.
• A frame of reference for reversal errors in handwriting (A Historical Review of visual-perceptual theory). Lee, S. C. (2006). Vol 13 (Issue 1), pages 1–4.
• How to treat children with attention deficit/hyperactive disorders. Lee, S. C. (2002). Thai Journal of Occupational Therapy. Vol 7, pages 6–9.
• Shifts in parent-therapist partnerships: Twelve years of change. Hinojosa, J., Sproat, C., Lee, S. C. & Anderson, J. (2002). American Journal of Occupational Therapy. Vol 56, pages 556–563.
• Thai pediatric occupational therapists’ attitude toward parents’ involvement in occupational therapy processes. Lee, S. C. (2002). Thai Journal of Occupational Therapy. Vol 7, pages 23–30.
• Addressing sensory issues in children. Lee, S. C. (2001). Addressing sensory issues in children.Chiang Mai, Thailand: Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences Press.
• Gravitational insecurity in children. Lee, S. C. (2001). Thai Journal of Occupational Therapy. Vol 6, pages 7–10.