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Dr. Jessica Ann Silveira

  • Assistant Professor - Department of Physical Therapy
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Biography and expertise

Dr. Silveira is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at Texas State University. She received her bachelor's degree in Neurobiology at the University of Texas, her DPT at Texas Woman's University, and her PhD in Physical Therapy at Texas Woman's University. Dr. Silveira has practiced as a pediatric physical therapist in the home health setting and outpatient setting since 2015, primarily working with infants and children with neurologic disorders. Dr. Silveira is a board-certified pediatric clinical specialist.

Education

Doctorate Degree

PhD in Physical Therapy Post-Professional

Texas Woman's University, 2022

Doctorate Degree

DPT in Doctor of Physical Therapy - Entry Level

Texas Woman's University, 2015

Teaching Interests

Research Interests

  • Silveira, Jessica Ann (Principal). Effect of Rehabilitation Interventions that Embed Play on Motor, Cognitive, Language, and Behavioral Development in Young Children with or at Risk for Motor Delays, APTA Pediatrics, Private / Foundation / Corporate, $2500. (Submitted: May 2023, Funded: September 1, 2023 - August 31, 2024). Grant.
  • Gobert, Denise (Co-Principal), Silveira, Jessica (Co-Principal). Neuromuscular Trunk and Pelvic Responses in Children with and without Cerebral Palsy to Instrumented Hippotherapy Methods, Texas State University Research Enhancement Program (REP), Texas State University, $11446. (Submitted: October 7, 2022, Funded: January 1, 2023 - June 2024). Grant.
  • Fiss, A. L., Hakstad, R. B., Looper, J., Pereira, S. A., Sargent, B., Silveira, J. A., … Dusing, S. C. (2023). Embedding Play to Enrich Physical Therapy. Behavioral Sciences, 13(6). https://doi.org/10.3390/bs13060440
  • Silveira, J. A., Barreca, J., & Flores, M. (n.d.). Cultural influences on typical gross motor development in early childhood: A scoping review. Child: Health, Care, and Development.
  • Silveira, J. A. (n.d.). Family-Centered Care. In Meeting the Physical Therapy Needs of Children. Philadelphia, PA: F.A. Davis.
  • Award / Honor Nominee: Faculty Excellence Award - Outstanding Scholarship, Assistant Professor, College of Health Professions. 2025
  • Award / Honor Recipient: Faculty Excellence Award - Outstanding Service, Assistant Professor, College of Health Professions. August 2025
  1. Member

    APTA Down Syndrome Supports Development Work Group

  2. Chair

    Research Committee

  3. Member

    AACPDM Membership Committee

  4. Member

    CHP Nomination & Election Committee

  5. Member

    Committee on Committees

  6. Reviewer / Referee

    APTA Pediatrics Annual Conference Abstract Review Committee

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