Background

Todd Levy, MS, OTR/L, CBIST, is a clinical specialist at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia where his efforts include direct clinical care, clinical quality improvement, research investigation, program development and training. Mr. Levy’s interests include pediatric stroke and traumatic brain injury, hand therapy, vestibular therapy, and improving patient-caregiver engagement in the healthcare process using technology.

Mr. Levy has worked with children with brain injuries and their caregivers from acute care, to inpatient rehabilitation, to outpatient and school settings. He began his career at Washington University in St. Louis studying the effects of neonatal hypoxic ischemic brain injury, neuroprotective agents and environmental enrichment on neurodevelopmental outcomes. Mr. Levy has been involved in brain injury education and prevention endeavors through the Brain Injury Association of America. He serves on the Board of Governors of the Academy of Certified Brain Injury Specialists.

Education and Training

Board Certification

Certified Brain Injury Specialist Trainers (CBIST)
Registered/Licensed Occupational Therapist (OTR/L)

Undergraduate Degree

BS, Psychology - Washington University, St. Louis, MO

Graduate Degree

MS, Occupational Therapy - Washington University, St. Louis, MO

Additional Training

Certified/Licensed Occupational Therapist (OTR/L)

Titles and Academic Titles

Occupational Therapist IV, Clinical Specialist

Departments and Services

Publications

Books

Chapters

Duff SV, Levy T. (2012). Anatomy and Biomechanics of the Upper Extremity. ASHT Test Prep for the CHT Exam. American Society of Hand Therapists. Chicago, Ill.

Editorial and Academic Positions

Board of Governors of the Academy of Certified Brain Injury Specialists