Beth Smith, PT, DPT, PhD

Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Biokinesiology & Physical Therapy

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Overview

Dr. Smith focuses on the development of neural control of movement during infancy and evaluates interventions for neural and functional development in infants with or at risk for developmental delay. She directs the Infant Neuromotor Control Laboratory.

Research Funding

  • 2/24 Healthy Brain and Child Development National Consortium
    NIH · U01DA055362 · Sep 30, 2021 – Jun 30, 2027 · Role: Co-Principal Investigator
  • Mobile Health Intervention to Promote Positive Infant Health Outcomes in Guatemala
    NIH · R33HD107983 · Sep 1, 2021 – Aug 31, 2026 · Role: Principal Investigator
  • Mobile Health Intervention to Promote Positive Infant Health Outcomes in Guatemala
    NIH · R21HD107983 · Sep 1, 2021 – Aug 31, 2023 · Role: Principal Investigator
  • Emergence of arm reaching behavior and lateralization of motor control in infancy
    NIH · R01HD101641 · Sep 17, 2020 – Jan 31, 2026 · Role: Principal Investigator
  • Locomotor learning in infants at high risk for cerebral palsy
    NIH · R01HD098364 · Mar 18, 2020 – Feb 28, 2025 · Role: Co-Principal Investigator
  • Wearable Sensors for Early Identification of Poor Neurodevelopment in Guatemala
    NIH · R21HD096521 · Jul 15, 2019 – Jun 30, 2021 · Role: Principal Investigator
  • Neural correlates of the development of reaching in infants at risk for developmental delay
    NIH · R03HD096137 · Jul 15, 2018 – Jun 30, 2021 · Role: Principal Investigator
  • Cortical Preparation for Postural Responses in Parkinson's Disease
    NIH · F32HD070796 · May 1, 2011 – Sep 30, 2011 · Role: Principal Investigator

Publications

  • Long-range temporal organisation of limb movement kinematics in human neonates. Clin Neurophysiol Pract. 2020; 5:194-198.. View in PubMed
  • Neonatal Adverse Outcomes, Neonatal Birth Risks, and Socioeconomic Status: Combined Influence on Preterm Infants’ Cognitive, Language, and Motor Development in Brazil. J Child Neurol. 2020 12; 35(14):989-998.. View in PubMed
  • Introduction to Cystic Fibrosis for Mental Health Care Coordinators and Providers: Collaborating to Promote Wellness. Health Soc Work. 2020 Aug 01; 45(3):202-210.. View in PubMed
  • Beyond the neonatal intensive care unit: the impact of preterm birth. Dev Med Child Neurol. 2020 10; 62(10):1117-1118.. View in PubMed
  • Infant Leg Activity Intensity Before and After Naps. J Meas Phys Behav. 2020 Jun; 3(2):157-163.. View in PubMed
  • Quantitative Gait Analysis in Duplication 15q Syndrome and Nonsyndromic ASD. Autism Res. 2020 07; 13(7):1102-1110.. View in PubMed
  • Quantifying Caregiver Movement when Measuring Infant Movement across a Full Day: A Case Report. Sensors (Basel). 2019 Jun 29; 19(13).. View in PubMed
  • How Many Days Are Necessary to Represent an Infant’s Typical Daily Leg Movement Behavior Using Wearable Sensors? Phys Ther. 2019 06 01; 99(6):730-738. Deng W, Trujillo-Priego IA, Smith BA . . View in PubMed
  • Wearables for Pediatric Rehabilitation: How to Optimally Design and Use Products to Meet the Needs of Users. Phys Ther. 2019 06 01; 99(6):647-657.. View in PubMed
  • EVALUATION OF THE RHYTHMIC ARTS PROJECT, A MULTI-MODAL RHYTHM-BASED PERCEPTION AND ACTION INTERVENTION, IN A SCHOOL-BASED SETTING IN CHILDREN WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS. J Am Acad Spec Educ Prof. 2019 Spring.. View in PubMed