Professor and Department Chair
University of Arkansas
Dr. Steven Wheeler is a professor and head of the Department of Communication Disorders and Occupational Therapy at the University of Arkansas. He has more than 30 years of experience in traumatic brain injury related teaching, research, and clinical work, has presented nationally and internationally, and has numerous publications, including co-authoring the American Occupational Therapy Association's Practice Guidelines for Adults with Traumatic Brain Injury. He has served as principal investigator for approximately $3 million in grant funded projects to improve the lives of individuals with traumatic brain injury and their families through advocacy, outreach, resource facilitation, and education. He is a fellow of the American Occupational Therapy Association and is a past recipient of the Elizabeth Devereaux Service Award by the West Virginia Board of Occupational Therapy, the Excellence in Teaching Faculty Award by the West Virginia University Injury Control Research Center, and the American Occupational Therapy Association's Outstanding Mentor Award.