Jennifer Tucker is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Program of Physical Therapy at the University of Central Florida. She is Board Certified in Pediatric Physical Therapy Emeritus by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS). Tucker is the Director of UCF Go Baby Go and Co-Director of the Early Communication and Play (ECAMP Lab). Her research focuses on community embedded interventions to promote play and participation in children with and without disabilities. Current projects focus on the impact of mobility devices including modified ride on cars for children with disabilities, interprofessional service delivery for children with complex communication and mobility needs, and the experiences of caregiver for children with disabilities. Tucker has published and presented nationally on promoting early mobility, interprofessional education, interprofessional collaborative practice, and participation in children with and without disabilities.
Credentials
- BS, Bachelor of Science, Psychology, University of Alabama
- MS, Master of Science, Master of Science in Physical Therapy, University of Indianapolis
- PT, Licensed Physical Therapist
- DPT, Doctor of Physical Therapy, University of South Alabama
- Ph.D., Doctor of Philosophy, University of Central Florida
- PCS, Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Pediatric Physical Therapy, American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties
- FNAP, Fellow National Academies of Practice
Affiliations
- Fellow of National Academies of Practice
Areas of Specialty
- Interprofessional Education
- Early Mobility
- Participation and Play for Children with Complex Communication and Motor Needs
Research Lab Affiliations
Research Grants
Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center (RERC) on Personalized AI for Limb Difference (PAL)
UCF Football, Spirit Teams Join Go Baby Go! Car-Building Event for Kids
Rocket sightings are commonplace from UCF’s campus and Acrisure Bounce House, whose 50-yard-line is on the same latitude as NASA’s historical Launch Complex 39A. But for a crowd of dozens...
Dr Julie Feuerstein and Dr Jennifer Tucker: Play Can’t Wait – ON Time Mobility and Communication
Play can’t wait! – ON Time Mobility and Communication. What is the role of play and why can’t it wait? Dr Julie Feuerstein and Dr Jennifer Tucker bring their interdisciplinary...
UCF Go Baby Go! Helps Children with Mobility Challenges
Two young girls are gaining independence and smiles thanks to customized cars designed to help children with mobility challenges. This week’s Community Champion highlights UCF Go Baby Go!, an organization...
Go Baby Go! Receives $25,000 Gift from Variety – The Children’s Charity of Florida
Variety – The Children’s Charity of Florida has made a $25,000 gift to UCF Go Baby Go! to support the creation of specially adapted cars that help children with mobility...
Orangewood Christian Students Build Cars for Kids with Mobility Challenges Through UCF Program
Students from Orangewood Christian School delivered specially modified cars to children with limited mobility on Monday, as part of the University of Central Florida’s Go Baby Go program. The Go...
