Devlynn Neu
Assistant Professor
School
School of Occupational Therapy
Department
School of Occupational Therapy
Office Location
MBNT 129
Manchester
Office Phone Office Phone: 603.314.0860
About
Professor Devlynn "Dev" Neu, MS, OTR/L, CSOT, CCTS-I, LSVT BIG, began their career as a traveling occupational therapist, practicing in multiple states and across diverse settings to provide services to rural and underserved communities. He has spent most of his career practicing in inpatient and community-based rehabilitation settings, primarily working with adult and older adult populations who are navigating complex neurological conditions, trauma, sexual health challenges, and/or gender affirming care. They hold advanced certifications for sexual health, trauma-informed care, and Parkinson’s rehabilitation.
In addition to clinical practice, Dev is passionate about leadership, advocacy, and culturally responsive care. They currently hold multiple elected national leadership positions, including serving as Co-Chair of The Network for LGBTQIA+ Concerns and on The American Occupational Therapy Association’s (AOTA) DEIJAB committee.
Education
- OTD, Thomas Jefferson University
- BS/MS, Human Occupation and Occupational Therapy, D'Youville University
Research Interests
- Sexuality, Intimacy, and Sexual Health
- Culturally responsive care
- Gender affirming care
- Neurorehabilitation
- Community & population health
Programs
Featured Affiliations
American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
WebsiteWorld Federation of Occupational Therapists
WebsiteNew York State Occupational Therapy Association (NYSOTA)
WebsiteEducation
- OTD, Thomas Jefferson University
- BS/MS, Human Occupation and Occupational Therapy, D'Youville University
Research Interests
- Sexuality, Intimacy, and Sexual Health
- Culturally responsive care
- Gender affirming care
- Neurorehabilitation
- Community & population health
Programs
Publications
- Greenfield, G., Neu, D. (IRB# 2409040578) Building a Concept for Gender Affirming Care in Occupational Therapy
- Carlson-Giving, Ahmed-Landeryou, M. J., Coopersmith, A., Ferrell, M., Lavalley, R., Lynch, A. K., Neu, D., & Saia, T. (2026). Appendix b: Matrices for action. In B. Carlson-Giving (Ed.), Neurodiversity-affirming occupational therapy: Empowering approaches to foster neurodivergent participation (in press). Jennifer Kinglsey Publishers. Peer-Reviewed Publications
- Connor, E., Neu, D., Ellis, K., Ungco, J, (2024), Educator’s Guide for Sexuality and Intimacy: An Occupational Therapy Approach. AOTA Press.
- Ellis, K., Ungco, J., Neu, D., Sherman, E., Tickoo, S., Gurza, A., Soros, J., Reese, K., Horsley, M.N. (2023). Personal Narratives of Sex, Intimacy, and Meaning. In Ellis, K., Ungco, J. (Eds.), Sexuality and Intimacy: An Occupational Therapy Approach (pp. 227-257). AOTA Press.
- Neumann, N., Neu, D., & Ungco, J.C. (2021). Addressing LGBTQIA+ Trauma: Your role and your responsibility. In Lynch, A., Ashcraft, R., & Tekell, L. (Eds.), Trauma, Occupation, and Participation: Foundations and Population Considerations in Occupational Therapy (pp. 195-223). AOTA Press.
Awards and Honors
- Professional Promise Award - D'Youville University - 2018
- Young Alumni Award - D'Youville University - 2019
- Service Commendation - American Occupational Therapy Association - 2023, 2024