Publications

Scholarly Publications

Publications in Peer Reviewed Journals

  1. Kataria, K., Kumavor, P. D., & Srinivasan, S. (2025). Integration of a bimanual training program using joystick-operated ride-on toys into an intensive, task-oriented hybrid intervention for children with unilateral cerebral palsy: A feasibility study. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 14(24), 8672. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm14248672
  2. Srinivasan SM, Kataria K, Yorns W Jr, Moore TE, Yoo C, Kumavor PD, Morgan K, Friel K. (2025) A novel program including ride-on toys to improve upper extremity function in children with hemiplegia: A randomized controlled trial. Disability & Rehabilitation Assistive Technologies. Jul 21:1-14. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 40689868. https://doi.org/10.1080/17483107.2025.2534436
  3. Srinivasan, S., Shahane, V., Kumavor, P., Morgan, K., Friel, K. (2025) Joystick-operated ride-on toys as a therapy adjunct for a child with hemiplegia: A case report. Pediatric Physical Therapy, 37(3), 371-379. https://doi.org/10.1097/PEP.0000000000001209  
  4. Su, W., Tsuzuki, D., Srinivasan, S., Bhat, A. (2025) Neural effects of creative movement, general movement, and sedentary play interventions on interpersonal synchrony in children with autism spectrum disorder: A Preliminary fNIRS Study. Brain Sciences, 15(7), 683. https://doi.org/10.3390/brainsci15070683
  5. Su, W.C., Srinivasan, S., Bhat, A. (2025) Effects of movement and sedentary play interventions on executive functioning and their relationships with sensory, repetitive, and negative behaviors in children with ASD: A pilot RCT. Disability and Rehabilitation, 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2025.2465600
  6. Srinivasan, S., Sattar, N., Athreya, A.,Glenney, S.,Bubela, D. (2025). Stakeholder perspectives on physical activity in youth with developmental disabilities: A mixed methods study. Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 63(2), 120-135. https://doi.org/10.1352/1934-9556-63.2.120
  7. Su, W. C., Srinivasan, S., & Bhat, A. N. (2025). Effects of creative movement, general movement, or seated play interventions on motor performance in children with autism spectrum disorder: A pilot randomized controlled trial. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 119, 102501. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2024.102501
  8. Corey, J., Tsai, J-M., Mhadeshwar, A., Srinivasan, S., Bhat, A. (2024) Digital motor intervention effects on motor performance of individuals with developmental disabilities: A systematic review. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 68(11), 1221-1252. https://doi.org/10.1111/jir.13169
  9. Corey, J., Tsai, J-M., Mhadeshwar, A., Srinivasan, S., & Bhat, A. (2024). Digital motor intervention effects on physical activity performance of individuals with developmental disabilities: a systematic review. Disability and Rehabilitation, 1-16. https://doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2024.2398148
  10. Su, W-C., Srinivasan, S., Bhat, A. (2024) Does delivery format matter? A pilot study comparing telehealth vs. face-to-face movement interventions for children with autism spectrum disorder. Pediatric Physical Therapy, 10-1097. https://doi.org/10.1097/PEP.0000000000001131
  11. Srinivasan, S., Amonkar, N., Kumavor, P., Morgan. K., Bubela, D. (2024) Joystick-operated ride-on toy navigation training for children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy: A pilot study. The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 78(4), 7804185070. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2024.050589
  12. Shahane,V., Morgan, K., Kumavor, P., Srinivasan, S. (2024) Fast and fun: A pilot feasibility study using dual joystick-operated ride-on toys for upper extremity rehabilitation in children with hemiplegia. Physical & Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics, 1-21. https://doi.org/10.1080/01942638.2024.2360462
  13. Srinivasan, S., Kumavor, P., Morgan, K. (2024). A pilot feasibility study on the use of dual joystick-operated ride-on-toys in upper extremity rehabilitation for children with Unilateral Cerebral Palsy. In special issue titled, “Functioning, Daily experiences, Participation, and Quality of Life of Children with Chronic Health Conditions”, Children, 11(4), 408. https://doi.org/10.3390/children11040408
  14. Srinivasan, S., Morgan, K., Kumavor, P. (2024) A training program using modified joystick-operated ride-on-toys to complement conventional upper extremity rehabilitation in children with Cerebral Palsy: Results from a pilot study. In special issue titled, “Novel treatment technologies in physical medicine and rehabilitation”, Bioengineering, 11(4), 304. https://doi.org/10.3390/bioengineering11040304
  15. Su, W. C., Cleffi, C., Srinivasan, S., & Bhat, A. (2024). A pilot study comparing the efficacy, fidelity, acceptability, and feasibility of telehealth and face-to-face creative movement interventions in children with autism spectrum disorder. Telemedicine Reports, 5(1), 67-77. https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/pdf/10.1089/tmr.2023.0061
  16. Srinivasan, S. & Marsan, T (2024). Commentary on “Early motor delays during first two years in Autism Spectrum Disorder: A scoping review.” Invited clinical bottom line. Pediatric Physical Therapy, 36(1), 36. https://doi.org/10.1097/PEP.0000000000001080
  17. Srinivasan, S., Amonkar, N., Kumavor, P., Bubela, D. (2024) Measuring upper extremity activity of children with unilateral cerebral palsy using wrist-worn accelerometers: A pilot study. The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 78(2), 7802180050. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2024.050443
  18. Su, W. C., Cleffi, C., Srinivasan, S., & Bhat, A. (2023). Telehealth versus face-to-face fine motor and social communication interventions for children with autism spectrum disorder: Efficacy, fidelity, acceptability, and feasibility. The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 77(6), 7706205130. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2023.050282
  19. Babik, I., Dicunha, A., Srinivasan, S. (2023). Biological and environmental factors may affect children’s executive function through motor and sensorimotor development: Preterm birth and cerebral palsy. Infant Behavior and Development, Aug 27;73:101881. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.infbeh.2023.101881
  20. Srinivasan, S. & Dwyer, H. (2023). Commentary on “Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on a clinical trial: A quantitative report on study engagement.” Invited clinical bottom line in Pediatric Physical Therapy, 35(4), 449. https://doi.org/10.1097/PEP.0000000000001046 
  21. Patel, B., Patel, B., Srinivasan, S. Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on children and youth with autism spectrum disorder: A Concise Systematic Review. (2023) Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1-7. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40489-023-00391-5
  22. Srinivasan, S., Amonkar, N., Kumavor, P., Morgan. K., Bubela, D. (2023) Outcomes associated with a single joystick-operated ride-on-toy navigation training incorporated into a modified constraint-induced movement therapy program: A pilot feasibility study. Behavioral Sciences, 13(5), 413. https://doi.org/10.3390/bs13050413
  23. Shahane V., Kumavor, P., Morgan, K., Friel, K., Srinivasan S. (2023) A protocol for a single-arm interventional study assessing the effects of a home-based joystick-operated ride-on-toy navigation training program to improve affected upper extremity function and spontaneous use in children with Unilateral Cerebral Palsy (UCP). BMJ Open, 13(5), e071742. https://doi.org/0.1136/bmjopen-2023-071742
  24. Shahane, V., Kilyk, A., Srinivasan, S. (2023) Effects of physical activity and exercise-based interventions in young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A systematic review. Autism. 13623613231169058. https://doi.org/10.1177/13623613231169058
  25. Amonkar, N., Kumavor, P., Morgan, K., Bubela, B., Srinivasan, S. (2022) Feasibility of using joystick-operated ride-on-toys to promote upper extremity function in children with Cerebral Palsy. Pediatric Physical Therapy, 34(4), 508-517. https://doi.org/0.1097/PEP.0000000000000944
  26. Srinivasan, S., Patel, S., Khade, A.,Bedi, G.,Mohite, J., Sen, S., &Poovaiah, R. (2022) Efficacy of a novel augmentative and alternative communication system in promoting requesting skills in young children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in India: A pilot study. Autism and Developmental Language Impairments, 7.
  • Su, W. C., Amonkar, N., Cleffi, C., Srinivasan, S., & Bhat, A. (2022). Neural effects of physical activity and movement interventions in individuals with developmental disabilities–A systematic review. Frontiers in psychiatry, 13. 794652. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2022.794652
  • Cleffi, C., Su, W. C., Srinivasan, S., & Bhat, A. (2022). Using telehealth to conduct family-centered, movement intervention research in children with autism spectrum disorder during the COVID-19 pandemic. Pediatric Physical Therapy, 34(2), 246-251. https://doi.org/10.1097/PEP.0000000000000872  
  • Amonkar, N., Su, W., Bhat, A., & Srinivasan, S.(2021). Effects of creative movement therapies on social communication, behavioral-affective, sensorimotor, cognitive, and functional participation skills of individuals with autism spectrum disorder: A systematic review. Frontiers in Psychiatry, 12. 722874. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2021.722874
  • Srinivasan, S., Su, W., Cleffi, C., & Bhat, A. (2021) From social distancing to social connections: Insights from the delivery of a clinician-caregiver co-mediated telehealth-based research intervention in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Frontiers in Psychiatry, 12. 700247. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2021.700247
  • Srinivasan, S., Ekbladh, A., Freedman, B., & Bhat, A. (2021). Needs assessment in unmet healthcare and family support services: A survey of caregivers of children and youth with autism spectrum disorder in Delaware. Autism Research, 14(8), 1736-1758. https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.2514
  • Bhat, A., Su, W. C., Cleffi, C., & Srinivasan, S. (2021). A hybrid clinical trial delivery model in the COVID-19 era. Physical Therapy, 101(8), pzab116. https://doi.org/10.1093/ptj/pzab116
  • Su, W. C., Srinivasan, S., Cleffi, C., & Bhat, A. (2021). Short report on research trends during the COVID-19 pandemic and use of telehealth interventions and remote brain research in children with autism spectrum disorder. Autism, 25(6), 1816-1822. https://doi.org/10.1177/13623613211004795
  • Srinivasan, S., Bhat, A. (2020) Differences in caregiver behaviors of infants at risk for autism and typically developing infants from 9 to 15 months of age. Infant Behavior and Development;59:101445. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.infbeh.2020.101445

Publications Under Review

  1. Srinivasan, S., Omonode, A., VanDer Woude, M., Hood, J., Guillot, A., Metcalf, E., Kenyon, L.K. Measurement properties of instruments used to measure children’s engagement during intervention sessions: A systematic review protocol. Under review in JBL Evidence Synthesis.
  2. Srinivasan, S., Kumavor, P., Yoo, C., Moore, T., Friel, K. Feasibility of community implementation of a child-friendly ride-on-toy navigation training program in children with Unilateral Cerebral Palsy: Stakeholder perspectives from a single arm clinical trial. Under review in Disability & Rehabilitation.
  3. Srinivasan, S., Kumavor, P., Yoo, C., Moore, T., Friel, K. Drivin’ donuts: Results from a single arm clinical trial assessing the use of a child-friendly ride-on-toy navigation training program as a therapy adjunct in children with Unilateral Cerebral Palsy. Under review in Disability & Rehabilitation Assistive Technology Journal.
  4. Jakubowski, M., Kumavor, P., Shahane, V., Srinivasan, S. Perspectives from children with hemiplegia on a clinician-delivered training program using ride-on toys to improve upper extremity function: A pilot feasibility study. Under review in JMIR Rehabilitation & Assistive Technologies.
  5. Kataria, K., Kumavor, P., Srinivasan, S., Feasibility and perceived impact of a clinician-led bimanual training program using joystick-operated ride-on toys incorporated into an intensive task-oriented hybrid summer camp for children with Unilateral Cerebral Palsy. Under review in Pilot and Feasibility Studies.
  6. Jakubowski, M., Kumavor, P., Srinivasan, S. Feedback on the speed track: Feasibility of clinician-delivered ride-on-toy navigation training for Unilateral Cerebral Palsy. Under review in American Journal of Occupational Therapy.
  7. Tsai, J-M., Corey, J., Mhadeshwar, A., Srinivasan, S., Bhat, A. digital motor intervention effects on cognitive, sensory-perceptual, and social communication performance of individuals with developmental disabilities: A Systematic Review. Under review in Computers in Human Behavior Reports.

Publications in Preparation

  1. Srinivasan, S., Sloane, B., Logan, S., Kenyon, L.K., Feldner, H. Developmental powered mobility: Exploring diverse applications for multisystem development by moving beyond the ‘Point A to Point B’ paradigm. In preparation for submission to Disability & Rehabilitation Assistive Technology.
  2. Guillot, A.,Jakubowski, M.,Srinivasan, S. Measuring engagement during a novel upper extremity training program using joystick-operated ride-on toys: A pilot study. In preparation for submission to Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics.

Abstracts in Conference Proceedings

  1. Guillot, A., Shahane, V., Srinivasan, S. (2024) Assessing child engagement in pediatric rehabilitation research: Lessons learned from implementation of a ride-on toy navigation training program. Abstracts of Platform presentations for the Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy Annual Conference 2024. Pediatric Physical Therapy, 36(4), 560-568. https://doi.org/10.1097/PEP.0000000000001148
  2. Cortright, R., Dubois, K., Shahane, V., Srinivasan, S. (2024) Formula fun: Results from a pilot feasibility study to improve spontaneous upper extremity motor function in children with Unilateral Cerebral Palsy. Abstracts of Platform presentations for the Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy Annual Conference 2024. Pediatric Physical Therapy, 36(4), 560-568. https://doi.org/10.1097/PEP.0000000000001148
  3. Sunderesh, U., Borkowski, K., Samuel, N., Barbour, K., Sayewitz, J., Shahane, V., Srinivasan, S. (2024) Motor thrills for motor skills: Effects of a community-based ride-on toy navigation training program in children with Unilateral Cerebral Palsy. Abstracts of Poster presentations for the Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy Annual Conference 2024. Pediatric Physical Therapy, 36(4), 569-595. https://doi.org/10.1097/PEP.0000000000001149
  4. Shahane, V., Renaud, A., Sassu, A., DeAngelis, E., Kumavor, P., Jackson, C., Srinivasan, S. (2024) On-ramp to speed camp: Feasibility of a clinician-delivered ride-on toy navigation training program for children with Cerebral Palsy. Abstracts of Poster presentations for the Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy Annual Conference 2024. Pediatric Physical Therapy, 36(4), 569-595. https://doi.org/10.1097/PEP.0000000000001149
  5. Srinivasan, S., Shahane, V.,Amonkar, N., Kumavor, P., Morgan, K., Friel, K. (2024) Strength and Power in Upper Extremities through Exploratory Driving: Framework for a training program for children with Cerebral Palsy. Abstracts of Poster presentations for the Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy Annual Conference 2024. Pediatric Physical Therapy, 36(4), 569-595. https://doi.org/10.1097/PEP.0000000000001149
  6. Shahane, V., Barrett, M., Jakubowski, M., Dubois, K., Kumavor, P., Morgan, K., Srinivasan, S.(2024)Feedback on the speed track: Stakeholder perspectives on the feasibility of a clinician-delivered ride-on-toy navigation program for children with Unilateral Cerebral Palsy. American Academy of Cerebral Palsy & Developmental Medicine (AACPDM) 2024 Scientific Posters. Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology, 66: 86-181. https://doi.org/10.1111/dmcn.16088   
  7. Srinivasan, S.,Shahane, V., Kumavor, P., Morgan, K. (2024) Drivin’ donuts: The use of joystick-operated ride-on-toys to improve affected arm function in children with Unilateral Cerebral Palsy (UCP). American Academy of Cerebral Palsy & Developmental Medicine (AACPDM) 2024 Scientific Posters. Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology, 66: 86-181. https://doi.org/10.1111/dmcn.16088
  8. Srinivasan, S., Shahane, V., Sunderesh, U., Borkowski, K., Cortright, R., Dubois, K., Kumavor, P., Morgan, K. (2024)Sidesticks as sidekicks: Can joystick-operated ride-on-toys serve as adjuncts in upper extremity rehabilitation for children with unilateral cerebral palsy? American Academy of Cerebral Palsy & Developmental Medicine (AACPDM) 2024 Scientific Posters. Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology, 66: 86-181. https://doi.org/10.1111/dmcn.16088
  9. Amonkar, N., Delepine, E., Takillapati, S., Myers, C., Patel, B., Su, W., Cleffi, C., Bhat, A., Srinivasan , S. (2022) Effects of a whole-body general movement intervention on motor performance, agility, and locomotor skills of children with ASD: Results from a comparison of face-to-face versus telehealth-based intervention delivery. Proceedings of the UConn Center for mHealth & Social Media 6th Annual Conference 2022: Telehealth and Remote Care in a Post-pandemic World, iproc 2022;8(1):e39337. https://doi.org/10.2196/39337
  10. Srinivasan, S., Stahl, M., Athreya, A., Myers, C., Amonkar, N., Su, W., Cleffi, C., Bhat, A. (2022) Effects of a whole-body general movement intervention on functional muscle strength of children with ASD: Results from a comparison of face-to-face versus telehealth-based intervention delivery. Proceedings of the UConn Center for mHealth & Social Media 6th Annual Conference 2022: Telehealth and Remote Care in a Post-pandemic World, iproc 2022 (Jul 18); 8(1):e39398. https://doi.org/10.2196/39398
  11. Kaba, M., #Bokka, A., Su, W., Cleffi, C., Amonkar, N., Bhat, A., Srinivasan, S.(2022) Effects of movement-based interventions on imitation and praxis skills in children with autism spectrum disorder: A comparison of face-to-face versus telehealth modes of delivery. Proceedings of the UConn Center for mHealth & Social Media 6th Annual Conference 2022: Telehealth and Remote Care in a Post-pandemic World. iproc 2022 (Jul 12); 8(1):e39329. https://doi.org/10.2196/39329
  12. Delepine, E., Takillapati, S., Amonkar, N., Su, W., Cleffi, C., Bhat, A., Srinivasan, S. (2022) Effects of novel, whole-body movement-based interventions on locomotor skills in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A randomized controlled trial comparing face-to-face and telehealth modes of intervention delivery. Proceedings of the UConn Center for mHealth & Social Media 6th Annual Conference 2022: Telehealth and Remote Care in a Post-pandemic World. iproc 2022;8(1):e39304. https://doi.org/10.2196/39304
  13. Myers, C., Patel, B., Amonkar, N., Su, W., Cleffi, C., Bhat, A., Srinivasan, S. (2022) Can gross motor skills be trained through telehealth-based training? Insights from a randomized controlled trial of creative movement and play-based interventions in children with ASD. Proceedings of the UConn Center for mHealth & Social Media 6th Annual Conference 2022: Telehealth and Remote Care in a Post-pandemic World. iproc 2022 (Jul 12); 8(1):e39426. https://doi.org/10.2196/39426
  14. Khade, A., Shuguli, M., Su, W., Cleffi, C., Amonkar, N., Bhat, A., Srinivasan, S. (2022) Comparison of the effects of movement-based interventions delivered face-to-face versus via telehealth on restricted and repetitive behaviors of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Proceedings of the UConn Center for mHealth & Social Media 6th Annual Conference 2022: Telehealth and Remote Care in a Post-pandemic World, iproc 2022;8(1):e39423. https://doi.org/10.2196/39423

Book Chapters

  1. Srinivasan S. & Bubela, D. (2025) Movement-based interventions in autism spectrum disorder. In Sturmey, Peter, Russell Lang, and James K. Luiselli (eds), Lifespan Treatment for Autistic Individuals: A Guide to Evidence-Based Practices (2025; online edn, Oxford Academic, 21 Aug. 2025). https://doi.org/10.1093/oso/9780197635841.001.0001