Janice Tona
PhD, OTR
Occupational Therapy Program Director
Clinical Associate Professor
Research Topics
Understanding the functional implications of neuropsychiatric disorders including Tourette Syndrome with an emphasis on postinfectious neuropsychiatric disorders including Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS), and Long-COVID. Optimizing comport and success for individuals with developmental disabilities in primary care settings, including improving the dental office experience using sensory, motor, and behavioral interventions. Creating optimal educational environments and interprofessional experiences for future healthcare providers across disciplines.
Selected Publications
- Newby, M. J., Lane, S. J., Haracz, K., Tona, J., Palazzi, K., & Lambkin, D. (2024). Sensory processing in children with Paediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 1–11. https://doi.org/10.1111/1440-1630.12935
- ·Reimondo, A., Sarnataro, P., Wells, M., & Tona, J. (2/1/2024). Occupational Therapy in the Dental Office: An Opportunity for Fieldwork and Beyond. American Occupational Therapy Association Developmental Disabilities Special Interest Section. https://www.aota.org/publications/sis-quarterly/developmental-disabilities-sis/ddsis-2-24
- Tona, J. Ash, J., Brown, E., Campagna, C., Kostek, K., Lawton, E., Rieth, A & Tomita, M. (2023). Caregiver burden, stress, and relationship cohesion among caregivers of children with Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome. Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology, 33(9), 378-383, Doi: 10.1089/cap.2023.0030.
- Calaprice, D., Tang, A., & Tona, J. (2023) Correlations and Predictors of Intermittent vs. Chronic Course of PANS: Part I. Access to Care. Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology, 33(9), 356-364. Doi: 10.1089/cap.2023.0022
- Calaprice, D., Tang, A., & Tona, J. (2023) Correlations and Predictors of Intermittent vs. Chronic Course of PANS: Part II. Spectrum of Clinical Presentation, Medical Comorbidities, and IVIG Treatment History. Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology, 33(9), 365-377. Doi: 10.1089/cap.2023.0023
- Tona, J., Kruger, J., Jacobson, L.J., Krzyzanowicz, R., Towle-Miller, L., Wilding, G., & Ohtake, P. (2021). Assessing the Assessment: A comparison of the IPAS and ICCAS to measure change in interprofessional competencies following a large-scale interprofessional forum. Journal of Interprofessional Care (13),1-10. doi: 10.1080/13561820.2020.1806219. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 33438485.
- Calaprice, D., Tona, J., & Murphy, T. (2018). Treatment of pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric disorder in a large survey population. Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology 28(2), 92-103. doi: 10.1089/cap.2017.0101.
- Calaprice, D., Tona, J., Parker-Athill, C., & Murphy, T. (2017). A survey of PANS characteristics and course. Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology (Jan 31.[Epub ahead of print]). DOI: 10.1089/cap.2016.0105
- Karnes, M., Vallone, D., Tona, J., McGee, A., & Mooney, T. (2017). Knowledge Retention following a continuing education seminar for health professionals: Lessons learned about the research-to-practice gap.International Journal of Health, Wellness, and Society, 7(1), 73-84.
- Tona, J., T., Bhattacharjya, S., & Calaprice, D. (2017). Impact of PANS and PANDAS exacerbations on occupational performance: A mixed-methods study. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 71, 7103220020.
- Tona, J. (2016). Sensory and motor considerations for children with PANDAS/PANS. In P. Dorn (Ed) PANDAS and PANS in School Settings: A Handbook for Educators. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
- Tona, J., & Posner, T. (2011) Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders: A New Frontier for Occupational Therapy Intervention. OT Practice. November 14.
- Fish DR, Tona J, Burton H, Wietig PT, Trevisan M, Ohtake PJ. (2011). Integrating public health and allied health education through a core curriculum: an action research approach. Journal of Allied Health,40(1), e7-14.
- Dorman, C. Nowotny, L., Woodin, M., Schweitzer, J., Cohen, R., & Tona, J. (2009). Using Sensory Tools for Teens in Mental Health. OT Practice. November 23.
- Tona J. & Schneck C. The efficacy of upper extremity inhibitive casting: a single subject pilot study. The American Journal of Occupational Therapy 47, 901-910, 1993.