Selga Kirsteins Ruzzano, MS, OTR/L
Lecturer
Department of Occupational Therapy

CONTACT INFORMATION

310-243-2726
WHA 320G
sruzzano@csudh.edu

EDUCATION

MS Occupational Therapy, Post Professional Degree, San Jose State University
BS Occupational Therapy, Boston University

Selga Ruzzano has practiced as an occupational therapist in the areas of Pediatrics and Mental Health with a specialized interest in Sensory Integration.  Her interest in Sensory Integration has led her to develop several educational videos, assist in editing related publications, and participate in related research that promotes inquiry into this theoretical frame of reference. 

SCHOLARLY PROJECTS

• Ruzzano, S., Smith Roley, S., & Mailloux, Z. (2003).  Applying Sensory Integration Where Children Live, Learn, and Play (DVD).  Torrance, CA:  Pediatric Therapy Network.
• Content editor of the observations video: Blanche, E., (2002). Observations Based on Sensory Integration Theory (DVD).  Torrance, CA:  Pediatric Therapy Network.
• Involved in the pilot study for a poster presentation at the 2011 International Meeting for Autism Research (IMFAR) Conference in San Diego “Measuring the Effects of Therapeutic Horseback Riding in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Pilot Study.” by  R.L Gabriels, J.A. Agnew, G,H. Clayton, Z. Pan, K. Holt, S Ruzzano, R. Howard and G. Mesibov.  Robin Gabriels, Psy.D.
• Assisted in editing the twenty-fifth anniversary edition of the book, “Sensory Integration and the Child” written by Dr. J. Ayres.