Background
Parham, Linda Diane was born on August 28, 1952 in Guantanamo, Cuba. Daughter of Gerald Dathel and Shirley (Melzer) Parham.
educator occupational therapist researcher
Parham, Linda Diane was born on August 28, 1952 in Guantanamo, Cuba. Daughter of Gerald Dathel and Shirley (Melzer) Parham.
Bachelor of Science, U. Florida, 1974; Master of Arts, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, 1980; Doctor of Philosophy, University of California, Los Angeles, 1989.
Assistant director occupational therapy, Bayberry Psychiatric Hospital, Hampton, Virginia, 1974-1975;
senior occupational therapist, Maryview Cmty. Mental Health Center, Portsmouth, Virginia, 1975-1978;
private practice, Los Angeles, 1980-1984;
assistant professor, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, 1986-1992;
associate professor, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, since 1992. Adjunct instructor University of Southern California, 1979-1980, 85-86.
Director education Ayres Clinic, Torrance, California, 1985-1996. Director education and research Pediatric Therapy Network, Torrance, since 1996.
Fellow American Occupational Therapy Association. Member Occupational Therapy Association California, World Federation Occupational Therapists, Sensory Integration International (faculty emeritus, secretary 1986-1987), Society for Research in Child Development, The Association for the Study of Play.
Married Harry Edward Trigg III, June 1, 1985. 1 child, Dorothy Helen Trigg, October 28, 1993.