Claudia kay allen biography
Claudia kay allen biography
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It is with heavy hearts that we share the news that Claudia Kay Allen, one of the great thinkers and theorists of the occupational therapy profession, passed away on February 25, 2019 in Glendora, California, after a long illness.
Claudia was one of a group of dedicated therapists who, in the early 1960’s, recognized the need to address the cognitive challenges faced by persons with mental disorders who were being unfairly blamed for behavioral and functional problems.
She dedicated her professional career to developing theoretically based assessments and interventions grounded in systematic observational data for addressing cognitive limitations impacting occupational performance and meaningful participation in daily activities.
She also passionately advocated for empathic understanding of the needs and perspective of persons with cognitive problems who she felt were often misunderstood. As part of this process, she has been recognized by AOTA for introducing the concept of func