How a student project led to autism training at USC’s Department of Public Safety - HSC News

Riley McGuire, DPS Assistant Chief Alma Burke and Monica Caris pose after the two students were honored for their autism project. (Photo/Courtesy of Riley McGuire)

How a student project led to autism training at USC’s Department of Public Safety

For Monica Caris and Riley McGuire, a leadership capstone in occupational therapy extended beyond academia.

The two master’s students at the USC Mrs. T.H. Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy wanted to make a difference in their local community by promoting education and awareness about a topic that’s personal to both: autism.

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July 9th, 2021|Announcements|