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
Devlynn “Dev” Neu, MS, OTR/L, CSOT, CCTS-I, LSVT BIG, is an occupational therapist and educator who began his career as a traveling clinician, practicing in multiple states and serving rural and underserved communities. He has spent much of his career in inpatient and community-based rehabilitation settings, primarily working with adult and older adult populations experiencing complex neurological conditions, trauma, sexual health challenges and gender-affirming care needs.
Dev holds advanced certifications in sexual health, trauma-informed care and Parkinson’s rehabilitation. In addition to clinical practice, he is actively engaged in leadership and advocacy. He serves in national roles including co-chair of The Network for LGBTQIA+ Concerns and a member of the American Occupational Therapy Association’s DEIJAB committee.
Education
- Occupational Therapy Doctorate, Thomas Jefferson University
- BS/MS in 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
- Occupational Therapy Doctorate, Thomas Jefferson University
- BS/MS in 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