Ellen S. Cohn, ScD, OTR/L, FAOTA Background
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Education:

ScD Boston University, Therapeutic Studies, 2000

Dissertation: Parental Perceptions of Occupational Therapy Using Sensory Integration Approaches

EdM Harvard University, Counseling and Consulting Psychology, 1984

BS Boston University, Occupational Therapy, 1976

Professional Certification:

• Postgraduate Certificate Program in Supervision, Staff Education and Consultation,

• Boston University School of Social Work, 1985

• Southern California Sensory Integration Test Certification, 1983, #1671

• Occupational Therapist, Registered, 1977, #342030; Licensed 1984, #480

Academic Experience:

Boston University College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College

Clinical Professor, 2009-present

Clinical Associate Professor, 1999–2009

• Teach graduate level courses in:

° Evidence Based Practice

° Group Leadership Experience

° Occupation Across the Life Course

° Occupation Based Practice for Children and Adolescents

° Problem Based Integrative Seminars

° Social Participation for People with Disabilities

° Theory and Research (Doctoral Seminar)

• Committee for Faculty Appointment and Promotion, 2000 – 2003, 2005-present

• Committee on Academic Policies and Procedures, 2003 - 2005

• Curriculum Review Committee, 1999 – present

• Thesis and dissertation advising, 1999 - present

Tufts University, Boston School of Occupational Therapy

Lecturer in Occupational Therapy, 1994 - 1999

• Taught graduate level courses in:

° Clinical Education

° Clinical Reasoning: Observation and Interpretation

° Clinical Reasoning: Therapeutic Communication

° Occupational Development

° Evaluation and Treatment Principles in Pediatrics

° Clinical Research

° Analysis and Adaptation of Occupation

• Curriculum Review Committee, 1986 – 1999

• Thesis advising, 1986 – 1999

Academic Coordinator of Fieldwork Programs, 1986 - 1994

• Graduate Admissions Committee, 1987 - 1994

• Academic Review Committee, 1987 - 1994

• Taught courses in Clinical Education and Clinical Reasoning

Boston University College of Health and Rehabilitation: Sargent College

Teaching Assistant, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998

• Developmental Dysfunction

• Applie`d Research Methods

University of New Hampshire, Occupational Therapy Department

Lecturer in Occupational Therapy, Part-time, Fall, 1985

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Clinical Experience:

Occupational Therapy Associates

• Evaluated and treated children with sensory integrative dysfunction, 1987 - 1988, summer 1992

Kennedy Memorial Hospital for Children

• Director, Inservice Education Department, 1984 - 1986

• Clinical Education Coordinator, Occupational Therapy Department, 1980 - 1983

Walter E. Fernald State School

• Clinical Education Coordinator, Occupational Therapy Department, 1978 - 1980

• Staff Occupational Therapist, Children's Unit, 1977 – 1978

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July 1, 2009