USC*

*Occupational Sciences and Speech and Language

Help Group collaborates with USC to advance evidence-based interventions in occupational therapy and speech-language pathology for children with autism spectrum disorder. Through these partnerships, we bring research-driven practices into educational and community settings, fostering inclusive, innovative care.

Help Group & USC Helps

Founded in 2015 to advance evidence-based occupational therapy interventions.

Partners with USC Mrs. T.H. Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy.

Focus areas include animal-assisted therapy, social participation, and sensory integration.

USC entry-level doctoral residents develop and implement therapeutic curricula in Help Group classrooms.

Collaborative projects have included community-based learning experiences, such as science museum outings.

Since 2025, Help Group has partnered with USC Keck School of Medicine’s Speech-Language Pathology program to support student communication through school-based fieldwork training.

Research Overview

Help Group–USC Occupational Science Initiative is a collaboration with USC’s Chan Division of Occupational Science and Therapy, dedicated to developing evidence-based interventions for children with autism spectrum disorder. Through research, innovation, and hands-on practice, this partnership brings cutting-edge occupational therapy strategies into Help Group’s educational and community-based settings. Complementing these core therapeutic services, Help Group also partners with the USC Keck School of Medicine’s Speech-Language Pathology program to provide graduate students with on-site fieldwork training within our school-based environments, supporting student learning while strengthening inclusive, evidence-informed practice.

Email Us grow@helpgroup.org