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Leah Stein Duker

Assistant professor
University of Southern California

Leah Stein Duker is assistant professor of occupational science and occupational therapy at the University of Southern California.

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Easing sensory sensitivities in the clinic: Q&A with Leah Stein Duker

Dentist or doctor visits can overwhelm autistic children with sensory sensitivities. Occupational therapy can help, Stein Duker says.

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30 June 2023 | 5 min read

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