Auriemma, Donald

Associate Professor and Chair

Occupational Therapy

Phone: 718-262-2725
Office Location: AC-1D02
Email: dauriemma@york.cuny.edu

I obtained my BS in Occupational Therapy from York in 1982. Between 1985 and 1998, I worked as an Adjunct Lecturer for the York College Occupational Therapy Program. In 1998, I made the transition to a full-time faculty role as an Assistant Professor, and by 2004, I was promoted to the position of Associate Professor. Since 2017 and up to the present day, I've had the privilege of serving as the Chair of the Department of Occupational Therapy.

Curriculum Vitae

Office Hours

Day	Time
Monday-Thursday	9:00AM -4:00 PM

Education

Degree	Institution	Field	Dates
MS	Queens College of the City University of New York	Execerise Sciences	1985
BS	York College of the City University of new York	Occupational Therapy	1982

Areas of Expertise

As an occupational therapy educator, I specialize in physical disabilities. My knowledge and clinical experience cover: orthopedics, neurorehabilitation, assistive technology, home health, acute care, and outpatient services.

Publications in Field Of Expertise

Books

Auriemma, Donald. Unforeseen Impact Lessons Learned. : Kindle Books, 2023. 138.

Auriemma, D., Roseus, Y., Hutchinso, C., & Pagpatan, V.. Case Studies for Contemporary Occupational Therapy Practice: Guiding Critical Thinking for Students. : American Occupational Therapy Association, 2023. 353.

Auriemma, Donald. Home Care Making a Difference. : Montefiore Medical Center, 1997. 115.

Articles

Auriemma, D,. "Admission Methods in Professional Occupational Therapy Programs in the United States: 2001-2002." Education Special Interest Quarterly of the American Occupational Therapy Association. (17)1 2007: 1-4.

Auriemma, D.. "A Practictione's Guide to Positive Adoption Language." Pediatric Special Interest Quarterly of the American Occupational Therapy Association. 27 2004: 3-4.

Auriemma, D. "Admission Methods of Professional Occupational Therapy Programs in the United States." Eduaction Special Interest Qurterly of the American Occupational Therapy Association. (12)3 2002: 1-4.

Auriemma, D., Faust, S., Sibrian, K., & Jiminez, J.. "Home Modifications for the Elderly:Implications for the Occupational Therapist." Physical and Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics. (16)3/4 1999: 135-144.

Chapters

Auriemma, D.. "Juan: Myocardial Infarction." Case Studies for Contemporay Occupational Therapy Practice: Guiding Critical Thinking for Students. 2023: 3-10.

Auriemma, D.A. "Song: Cerebral Vascular Accident." Case Studies for Contemporay Occupational Therapy Practice: Guiding Critical Thinking for Students. 2023: 11-18.

Auriemma, D.. "Ethan: Complete C6 Spinal Cord Injury." Case Studies for Contemporay Occupational Therapy Practice: Guiding Critical Thinking for Students. 2023: 19-26.

Auriemma, D.. "Hannah: Congestive Heart Failure." Case Studies for Contemporay Occupational Therapy Practice: Guiding Critical Thinking for Students. 2023: 27-34.

Auriemma, D.. "Derrick; Traumatic Brain Injury." Case Studies for Contemporay Occupational Therapy Practice: Guiding Critical Thinking for Students. 2023: 103-110.

Auriemma, D.. "Sharon: Peripheral Vascular Disease." Case Studies for Contemporay Occupational Therapy Practice: Guiding Critical Thinking for Students. 2023: 111-118.

Auriemma, D.. "Ting: Osteoporosis." Case Studies for Contemporay Occupational Therapy Practice: Guiding Critical Thinking for Students. 2023: 161-168.

Auriemma, D.. "Epa: Diabetes." Case Studies for Contemporay Occupational Therapy Practice: Guiding Critical Thinking for Students. 2023: 187-192.

Auriemma, D.. "Eileen: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis." Case Studies for Contemporay Occupational Therapy Practice: Guiding Critical Thinking for Students. 2023: 205-212.

Auriemma, D., Hutchinson, C., & Pagpatan, V.. "Jose: Alcohol Abuse." Case Studies for Contemporay Occupational Therapy Practice: Guiding Critical Thinking for Students. 2023: 213-220.

Auriemma, D.. "Zoran: Depression." Case Studies for Contemporay Occupational Therapy Practice: Guiding Critical Thinking for Students. 2023: 239-246.

Auriemma, D., Hutchinson, C., & Pagpatan, V.. "Emmanuel: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder." Case Studies for Contemporay Occupational Therapy Practice: Guiding Critical Thinking for Students. 2023: 263-270.

Auriemma, D.. "Andres: Alcohol and Substance Use Disorder." Case Studies for Contemporay Occupational Therapy Practice: Guiding Critical Thinking for Students. 2023: 271-278.

Auriemma, D.. "Case Study, Mr. Lamb." Texture of Life: Purposeful Activities in Occupational Therapy. 2004: 186-189.

Auriemma, D., Faust, S., Sibrian,& K., Jiminez, J,. "Elderly: Implications for the Occupational Therapists." Aging in Place Designing, Adapting and Enhancing the Home Environment. 1999: 135-144.

Non Refereed Proceedings

Auriemma, D.. "Grief: Supporting Clients through the Healing Process." OT Practice. TBD October, 2022: TBD.

Auriemma, D.. "Greening Practice." OT Practice. TBD 2008: 23-24.

Auriemma, D.. "Can Ot Survive Without Patients?." OT Practice. (7)5 2002: 22.

Auriemma, D.. "Mind Matters: Understanding Cognitive Function." OT Practice. (23)24 1998: 24-25.

Reviews

"Review of, "The Frozen Shoulder Workbook," in Physical and Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics" , . 2006:73-74 .

"Review of the book, "Women with Disabilities Aging Well: A global View," Physical and Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics" , . 2006:83-84 .

"Review of book, "Culture in Clinical Care," inPhysical and Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics" , . 2002: .

"Review of , "Health Aspects of Aging," in The Experience of Growing Old].Physical and Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics" , . 2001:71-72 .

"Review of, "Stroke Rehabilitation: A Function-Based Approach," in Physical and Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics" , . 1999:71-72 .

Other

Presented Papers, Lectures, and Exhibitions and Performances

"Pagpatan, V., Hutchinson, C., & Auriemma, D., nclusive Language & Diversified Patient Populations & Settings: A Contemporary Case-Base Approach in DEI-Oriented Healthcare Education"" 2023: ICUNY Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Access (C-IDEA) Conference.

"Auriemma, D., Andramuno, L., Dorvil, V., Haniff, B., Ferguson, T., Wang, M., & Avi-Itzahak.T., "Differences in Admission Methods/ Weights between Public and Private Accredited Professional Occupational Therapy Educational Programs"" 2010: New York State Occupational Therapy Association Conference.

"Puthan, M., Puthan, U., Auriemma, D., Avi-Itzhak, T.,"Academic measures of success of traditional and non-traditional students who graduated from an accredited occupational therapy program at York College from 1997-2002"" 2008: New York State Occupational Therapy Association Conference.

"Disla, R., Guerrier, R., Auriemma, D., Avi-Itzhak, T., "The relationship between morale and type of wheelchair owned (poster)."" 2008: New York State Occupational Therapy Association Conference.

"Bellows, M., Diamond, S., R., Auriemma, D., Avi-Itzhak, T., "Th effects of spinal flexibility on reports of back pain for colleges student that wear backpacks (poster)"" 2008: New York State Occupational Therapy Association Conference.

"Arias, A., Auriemma, D., Avi-Itzahk, T., "Evidence based admission methods of accredited professional occupational therapy educational programs in the United States (poster)."" 2008: New York State Occupational Therapy Association Conference.

"Arias, A., Auriemma, D., Avi-Itzahk, T.,"Admission methods of occupational therapy programs in the United States (poster)."" 2007: New York State Occupational Therapy Association Conference.

"Toussaint, Z., Auriemma, D., T., "Admission methods of occupational therapy technical programs 2005-2006. (poster)"" 2007: New York State Occupational Therapy Association Conference.

"Auriemma, D., " A clinicians guide to positive adoption language (poster)."" 2004: New York State Occupational Therapy Association Conference.

"Auriemma, D., "Admission methods of professional occupational therapy programs (poster)"" 2003: New York State Occupational Therapy Association Conference.

"Auriemma, D., "Can occupational therapy survive in a world without patients? (poster)"" 2002: New York State Occupational Therapy Association Conference.

"Kaplan, L and Auriemma, D., "Admission criteria used by occupational therapy programs"" 2001: New York State Occupational Therapy Association Conference.

"Auriemma, D., Faust S., Sibrian, and K., " Home modifications for elderly: Implications for the occupational therapist (poster)"" 2001: American Occupational Therapy Association National Conference.

"Auriemma, D. and Faust S., "Home modifications for elderly: Implications for the occupational therapist (poster)"" 2003: New York State Occupational Therapy Association Conference.

Professional Honors, Prizes, Fellowships

York College Center of Students with Disabilities Certificate of Appreciation: 2023.

New York State Occupational Therapy Association Certificate of Recognition: 2022.

York College Presidential Award for Outstanding Contribution in Service: 2009.

York College National Society of Leadership and Success Excellence in Teaching: 2018.

New York State Occupational Therapy Association Certificate of Recognition: 2003.

New York State Occupational Therapy Association Certificate of Recognition: 2001.

Montefiore Medical Center-Home Health Agencies Director's Award for Direct Patient Care: 1989.

Grants-In-Aid

PSC-CUNY Research Award Award #626440031), Validity of the York College Practical Examination Tool for Progam Admission, Professors Lillian Kaplan and Donald Auriemma. 07/01/2000: $3,550.00.

Offices Held In Professional Societies

New York State Occupational Therapy Association, Treasurer: 07/2002-06/2004.

New York State Occupational Therapy Association, Chair Finance Committee: 07/2002-06/2004.

New York State Occupational Therapy Association, Treasurer: 07/2000-06/2002.

New York State Occupational Therapy Association, Chair Finance Committee: 07/2000-06/2002.

New York State Occupational Therapy Association, Continuing Education Committee: 07/2000-06/2002.

Other Professional Activities and Public Service

Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology Society of North America, Assistive Technology Professional: 2009 - 2014.

Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology Society of North America, Assistive Technology Practitioners: 2005-2009.

Board Recertified in Neuro-rehabilitation by the American Occupational Therapy Association Specialties Board: 1999-2006.

Certified as an Exercise Specialist by Queens College of City University New York: 1985.

Licensed Occupational Therapist by New York State Department of Education: 1982-preset.

Registered by National Board for National Certification in Occupational Therapy Inc.: 1982-preset.

Editorial Board Physical and Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics, Member: 08/2098-7/2021.